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 5741028 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 29913765 epoch_slot_no: 364965 block_no: 5740851 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 3844 time: 2021-05-20 03:07:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x748f6a3675206e59a833b999b6a8b5f5a6f3929233ddb7638286430c966567acBlock Operator
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