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 5744227 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 29978541 epoch_slot_no: 429741 block_no: 5744050 slot_leader_id: 4568306 size: 2095 time: 2021-05-20 21:07:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x406ebc0ad87e7483623ef7af2b1401d6a8096e8a0255252b60a985c3efa52594Block Operator
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