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 5741767 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 29928458 epoch_slot_no: 379658 block_no: 5741590 slot_leader_id: 5322714 size: 5375 time: 2021-05-20 07:12:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80f155c011c321075a17417de7520073b685298fbe886c367d8331aa660ddc1bBlock Operator
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