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 5740076 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 29894420 epoch_slot_no: 345620 block_no: 5739899 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 15557 time: 2021-05-19 21:45:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c3ed9862184e2fbae61627a517a527a0ee0d5f473c3d72da45f3f4ca45ee499Block Operator
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