A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5742959 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 29953315 epoch_slot_no: 404515 block_no: 5742782 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 14175 time: 2021-05-20 14:06:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b6ccec3b5822e778d3559fe8d6926ff1ed09f2cd85f20616d76f33e83ac1eb3Block Operator
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