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 5744705 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 29987793 epoch_slot_no: 6993 block_no: 5744528 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 668 time: 2021-05-20 23:41:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14243692eba119c96213fa7d2fc48ee6a1c6c4fa171a39dcdc6b2e5135f9fb17Block Operator
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