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 5740395 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 29900439 epoch_slot_no: 351639 block_no: 5740218 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 7610 time: 2021-05-19 23:25:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe33312840056a931cc908899cedaae3548bde827c5e844918f10b1020aa30537Block Operator
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