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 5740494 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 29902642 epoch_slot_no: 353842 block_no: 5740317 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 27439 time: 2021-05-20 00:02:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cd8d6087c2d7e321207aaeab35b1f95c7abbcc664a809ca031102a77c515869Block Operator
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