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 5740333 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 29899061 epoch_slot_no: 350261 block_no: 5740156 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 3492 time: 2021-05-19 23:02:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40108ae281aa906a4aa342919bd93cefb2ae95b44b62f3eaf42aa202d32e8f22Block Operator
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