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 5740124 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29895284 epoch_slot_no: 346484 block_no: 5739947 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 7901 time: 2021-05-19 21:59:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4ec2adebb90bffdcab835db0e6444cd7dfe2b9748bcd9b1495162c95960a78dBlock Operator
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