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 5743364 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 29961576 epoch_slot_no: 412776 block_no: 5743187 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 2436 time: 2021-05-20 16:24:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2055fe936f0c1d278c4f38e0e4c51a2be8aed1a42183e33ce84a8c38c94b8249Block Operator
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