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 5743346 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 29961290 epoch_slot_no: 412490 block_no: 5743169 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 21960 time: 2021-05-20 16:19:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdade23ebdf81053b88e60d13fccad085efe62c43fdca3507b79a096133767d25Block Operator
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