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 5743145 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 29956918 epoch_slot_no: 408118 block_no: 5742968 slot_leader_id: 5330554 size: 1100 time: 2021-05-20 15:06:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae3c74916e2fef01e9403ff8b65a414d89f6979ff0afb123a3ad3af8772094f2Block Operator
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