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 5741898 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 29931185 epoch_slot_no: 382385 block_no: 5741721 slot_leader_id: 5723279 size: 8032 time: 2021-05-20 07:57:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4514454633da47887daae95ffce760038c8e7993570f0e98a405006965c9e8ecBlock Operator
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