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 5744251 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 29978960 epoch_slot_no: 430160 block_no: 5744074 slot_leader_id: 5688135 size: 2226 time: 2021-05-20 21:14:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20a14f49acbe7f6e483b82fec84175dcdbab58ec7933feca8a08e93dd9d51f40Block Operator
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