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 5744142 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 29976947 epoch_slot_no: 428147 block_no: 5743965 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 2080 time: 2021-05-20 20:40:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57a48e558d9ae247b5bbda663bfa2847add30b8b088a711eb6c89b7dd8350358Block Operator
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