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 5740012 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 29892828 epoch_slot_no: 344028 block_no: 5739835 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 1252 time: 2021-05-19 21:18:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x074cfb94ed846ab3f5960d99bc597abc83908d8f0f2853b7d8bb104b48c21676Block Operator
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