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 5739898 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 29890589 epoch_slot_no: 341789 block_no: 5739721 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 10367 time: 2021-05-19 20:41:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe45bbc1214f5e7120f572dcc4f238af9b16f28588b4fdb5a2c63d6316e923e8eBlock Operator
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