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 5744418 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29982562 epoch_slot_no: 1762 block_no: 5744241 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 3949 time: 2021-05-20 22:14:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x871b38e7ea67c23d475beaa0ca75cae179209ba3bcbf79e711a405cfcc9225d0Block Operator
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