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 5744214 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29978264 epoch_slot_no: 429464 block_no: 5744037 slot_leader_id: 4555407 size: 5501 time: 2021-05-20 21:02:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49d227f7e4821adefbdcb942bde010908c7194f7fbfcd69626d1198dd2650c2aBlock Operator
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