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 5740878 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 29910773 epoch_slot_no: 361973 block_no: 5740701 slot_leader_id: 5648476 size: 38932 time: 2021-05-20 02:17:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa74cddfade902fd0ac2b7a322ae8819f9c5694586697dc2557716357bcfbe13eBlock Operator
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