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 5598676 Details
Epoch: 260Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 27014382
epoch_slot_no: 57582
block_no: 5598499
slot_leader_id: 4579931
size: 8157
time: 2021-04-16 13:44:33
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1ed4f337fcadf141a14b977fe232175bdd0c8d92319c6c70c58103b4a8a1617a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2