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 5743648 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 29967356 epoch_slot_no: 418556 block_no: 5743471 slot_leader_id: 4981904 size: 48200 time: 2021-05-20 18:00:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c037b5f36525adfa33fdf6da528c8e70580742bf6747137820f6c109ad24102Block Operator
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