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 5741109 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 29915116 epoch_slot_no: 366316 block_no: 5740932 slot_leader_id: 5515522 size: 2877 time: 2021-05-20 03:30:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd03cb560dbb99ac1377c205a00ef3d3cfbd61e042edbf606bd35595296829f0eBlock Operator
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