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 5740070 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 29894312 epoch_slot_no: 345512 block_no: 5739893 slot_leader_id: 4569583 size: 2107 time: 2021-05-19 21:43:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd0a2eda4febd672bacf1c0b37274b74c17d316a4abeb3a3aedb33cd47200c3dBlock Operator
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