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 5744829 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 29990391 epoch_slot_no: 9591 block_no: 5744652 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 19119 time: 2021-05-21 00:24:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa5545ce50471e14b6ed499c69478a7e74e85cf6fa48d498ab194a529cc4d7cbBlock Operator
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