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 5587049 Details
Epoch: 259Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 26768227
epoch_slot_no: 243427
block_no: 5586872
slot_leader_id: 4555585
size: 4941
time: 2021-04-13 17:21:58
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe720b4af57e56d7020a2b6395cd3a39a40bb4246fd0076f7a5a04f6da07409e3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9