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 5743136 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 29956779 epoch_slot_no: 407979 block_no: 5742959 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 3170 time: 2021-05-20 15:04:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed4991d47378f05b2e8db045f6939f506779e81ea4eef6449bebc51c68161769Block Operator
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