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 5590417 Details
Epoch: 259Number of transactions in block: 30
slot_no: 26838038
epoch_slot_no: 313238
block_no: 5590240
slot_leader_id: 4746643
size: 12539
time: 2021-04-14 12:45:29
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8e05565110181cae3d98b85a5c8bb2d1d59baa9ef0fdc4cfffe4875fa1e0456f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2