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 5741035 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 29913889 epoch_slot_no: 365089 block_no: 5740858 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 4987 time: 2021-05-20 03:09:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0f9882bb32327578d638f48a92ba1428c4cee7fa518c7f3ca9ea690cb4840cfBlock Operator
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