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 5744112 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 29976242 epoch_slot_no: 427442 block_no: 5743935 slot_leader_id: 5178031 size: 3836 time: 2021-05-20 20:28:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92b22cab8e009201147adeb34df8a4d4141dec265fa48774db3e9a5b5b5e8b0fBlock Operator
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