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 5599858 Details
Epoch: 260Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 27039270
epoch_slot_no: 82470
block_no: 5599681
slot_leader_id: 5152360
size: 3357
time: 2021-04-16 20:39:21
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xaae578615fd0e7639986b02e368cba9d0a2086caad8a1dead97422f06633f930
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4