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 5740268 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 29897935 epoch_slot_no: 349135 block_no: 5740091 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 12421 time: 2021-05-19 22:43:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d7c2ab4b67164b76d291aa1fc3b0039f317b76bf860a7b8c5326cb3e8c7eea8Block Operator
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