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 5743170 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29957446 epoch_slot_no: 408646 block_no: 5742993 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 5853 time: 2021-05-20 15:15:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeeb25a4a7e4575429c6f4bedeb43a02e86aa71aa3ff93890887ada02d666990cBlock Operator
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