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 5740714 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 29907026 epoch_slot_no: 358226 block_no: 5740537 slot_leader_id: 5221109 size: 10782 time: 2021-05-20 01:15:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61bae0013f2b7e2c95490dd43441d5f299fc3ffbeedcbc66da9c9b61538ebc64Block Operator
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