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 5740498 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 29902702 epoch_slot_no: 353902 block_no: 5740321 slot_leader_id: 5533443 size: 4165 time: 2021-05-20 00:03:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe709b6a5cd4f42cd582012726d0cb151ff1dbdc2045b54efbf69dcff37fe8256Block Operator
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