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 5741483 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 29922787 epoch_slot_no: 373987 block_no: 5741306 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 18532 time: 2021-05-20 05:37:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc81d147d6a930079f0477bdca59fea0a6bcf84ba9508f3fe89ffe4dbb9ee1ab6Block Operator
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