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 5740605 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 29905016 epoch_slot_no: 356216 block_no: 5740428 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 6977 time: 2021-05-20 00:41:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8900334a54dae62a8379fbd8867d2c93aa7f22b6645338a9b613f6e3cdea87deBlock Operator
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