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 5740004 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 29892592 epoch_slot_no: 343792 block_no: 5739827 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 52472 time: 2021-05-19 21:14:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf146e0c3512ab0e73997438ad6a8cf850adeb7ad9e2f3ae56e4ec441a9f6eb78Block Operator
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