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 5744465 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 29983497 epoch_slot_no: 2697 block_no: 5744288 slot_leader_id: 5411416 size: 17509 time: 2021-05-20 22:29:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x840f64b644660fd764b4aebcca4c4e3c9e4d6e835719f43e44c4724c5a79f644Block Operator
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