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 5741024 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 29913716 epoch_slot_no: 364916 block_no: 5740847 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 10508 time: 2021-05-20 03:06:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7fae536d50b8dcac94bd121be09dba8b039acba13a6ebecf3f182197f7df525Block Operator
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