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 5740279 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 29898090 epoch_slot_no: 349290 block_no: 5740102 slot_leader_id: 5688934 size: 7677 time: 2021-05-19 22:46:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc1dfed2720ff19d8d63f2078569eae7b424051500913f19b48e0ea0cb7d216dBlock Operator
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