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 5743515 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 29964624 epoch_slot_no: 415824 block_no: 5743338 slot_leader_id: 5701933 size: 1025 time: 2021-05-20 17:15:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f8fc38a4a121ea67f15ab56a5bc34b4cee3b02fc4e99b22eb9ea4bb3fe81d28Block Operator
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