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 5547686 Details
Epoch: 257Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 25958067
epoch_slot_no: 297267
block_no: 5547509
slot_leader_id: 4614290
size: 11118
time: 2021-04-04 08:19:18
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8eb161a755cacb4600d50a14aa562509ffbdd4f9d6df55d6f04de030adf0e1f6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4