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 5740005 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 29892653 epoch_slot_no: 343853 block_no: 5739828 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 25141 time: 2021-05-19 21:15:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac4ca60bcc75dc4465567db724790fcd27d91144be91f9674147fa322dc53172Block Operator
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