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 5740349 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 29899326 epoch_slot_no: 350526 block_no: 5740172 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 2671 time: 2021-05-19 23:06:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91f44e626961fb76e8131d9dbf1449e7471c67acde926acac8773b76c3e9f539Block Operator
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