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 5743179 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29957535 epoch_slot_no: 408735 block_no: 5743002 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 4242 time: 2021-05-20 15:17:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb69257b8bc19cda6f85ae5547a8a7c9e6f2c7760fb46bdb99445d0861cc6816Block Operator
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