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 5740239 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 29897393 epoch_slot_no: 348593 block_no: 5740062 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 16658 time: 2021-05-19 22:34:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b5cbcfa4fb2daabd1e15298e70f66b11b5b5f4d8ef571a3b9397f9a99d00428Block Operator
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