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 5742997 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 29953912 epoch_slot_no: 405112 block_no: 5742820 slot_leader_id: 4569295 size: 22131 time: 2021-05-20 14:16:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81cd267e0a874790619d99ce4594c1c898f2506579dce0b4fc98b818344ff9a1Block Operator
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