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 5744240 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 29978785 epoch_slot_no: 429985 block_no: 5744063 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 17556 time: 2021-05-20 21:11:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ad43c4346f3b0f1856ba79bb0c7435ad9df273305fd32eec57708d7d6db29b9Block Operator
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