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 5740351 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 29899358 epoch_slot_no: 350558 block_no: 5740174 slot_leader_id: 5038699 size: 2697 time: 2021-05-19 23:07:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6ccc7bc69fb7c477beb46dd34b3573246e79e761eb77ad9fe70cc37cd4fe1f5Block Operator
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