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 5740841 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 29909996 epoch_slot_no: 361196 block_no: 5740664 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 591 time: 2021-05-20 02:04:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56c36f042acbc765e7f552d8eda2f113255a2525721e249daec9b80eb7d3af2aBlock Operator
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