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 5583544 Details
Epoch: 259Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 26695790
epoch_slot_no: 170990
block_no: 5583367
slot_leader_id: 4941448
size: 3172
time: 2021-04-12 21:14:41
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4e6366085c439e2b67250439c44439fb3d202d7a7964afe7d1b85a3b9d2a2794
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8