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 5740236 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 29897337 epoch_slot_no: 348537 block_no: 5740059 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 5344 time: 2021-05-19 22:33:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3131c4ab2f40376f083709fb36d8d5824449e0b79f8ead940df3b17c5be5a18Block Operator
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