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 5743974 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 29973402 epoch_slot_no: 424602 block_no: 5743797 slot_leader_id: 5514531 size: 8275 time: 2021-05-20 19:41:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dcd729a3f5ec2db27ebe5464504961bcd09fe78ccd26dd14f86d4fa54a7579dBlock Operator
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