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 5743879 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 29971483 epoch_slot_no: 422683 block_no: 5743702 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 2894 time: 2021-05-20 19:09:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb737fa661dbe312574da23c934a2d71d42749f03c7caf503a6148a643a80043aBlock Operator
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