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 5743980 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 29973578 epoch_slot_no: 424778 block_no: 5743803 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 10666 time: 2021-05-20 19:44:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ed0dee8c448ec5c26d0a00313e5670e55c8d463a61335ec2d894581d876932dBlock Operator
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