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 5743683 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 29967859 epoch_slot_no: 419059 block_no: 5743506 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 4127 time: 2021-05-20 18:09:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4129cafa699c7ce262038f1b3227a5e04bfd3a6acc5ed0494ca634fd1fec6806Block Operator
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