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 5581220 Details
Epoch: 259Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 26648272
epoch_slot_no: 123472
block_no: 5581043
slot_leader_id: 5266600
size: 4492
time: 2021-04-12 08:02:43
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3f4236dc24752f352773dda1558a6670f6d1dabb3489604c3bfc0a265169cb5f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10