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 5740200 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 29896588 epoch_slot_no: 347788 block_no: 5740023 slot_leader_id: 5529321 size: 15790 time: 2021-05-19 22:21:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb31e5c039ae29441f6c8c70aad992a9256a347cce2b87c741d08ecbb2b1a940eBlock Operator
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