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 5743293 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 29960024 epoch_slot_no: 411224 block_no: 5743116 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 9906 time: 2021-05-20 15:58:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c02902e4d58ebdaaa605155b233085fa936bd5ec01e5821f66cfef7ef2a6701Block Operator
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