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 5740244 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 29897482 epoch_slot_no: 348682 block_no: 5740067 slot_leader_id: 5449570 size: 8594 time: 2021-05-19 22:36:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59ea8a7852dd8b205bec58f38cb2949e8f3f3ef32d0f3bcaba6330f5a3179cecBlock Operator
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