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 5591863 Details
Epoch: 259Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 26869480
epoch_slot_no: 344680
block_no: 5591686
slot_leader_id: 4982193
size: 1343
time: 2021-04-14 21:29:31
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5b0e9417cd2a5aee2fa698e7b839bedd1533decf1d89e04ae37fa6a9d481cb8a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3