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 5741051 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 29914137 epoch_slot_no: 365337 block_no: 5740874 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 3242 time: 2021-05-20 03:13:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9274465eba9457831302f6590270768707869aa0b63a68f4ba81f096e3c749aBlock Operator
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