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 5743983 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 29973621 epoch_slot_no: 424821 block_no: 5743806 slot_leader_id: 4860264 size: 1553 time: 2021-05-20 19:45:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaad67ae01e12099ba8fa40db2b80722ee3caba256fecf34421084083ac187bbBlock Operator
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