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 5740715 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 29907036 epoch_slot_no: 358236 block_no: 5740538 slot_leader_id: 5590438 size: 2663 time: 2021-05-20 01:15:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b6df4bbba11eb62d3b2956e5333e4484c9f6a670c25de50398b81b5a8f57891Block Operator
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