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 5598777 Details
Epoch: 260Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 27016882
epoch_slot_no: 60082
block_no: 5598600
slot_leader_id: 4556416
size: 3289
time: 2021-04-16 14:26:13
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7beb180e411e2442f5f0c7327560ba7b90cd7ca3253b6596716f31003851fba9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4