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 5740037 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 29893533 epoch_slot_no: 344733 block_no: 5739860 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 16632 time: 2021-05-19 21:30:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7bf0f4ce4bd4fd5916863c5cc0d625f7362baa3e336ce1808f3ffb52fa27e5dBlock Operator
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