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 5599964 Details
Epoch: 260Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 27041624
epoch_slot_no: 84824
block_no: 5599787
slot_leader_id: 4559781
size: 11958
time: 2021-04-16 21:18:35
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x50614d54a8c84fe5a92c4d9b3cacca258066e314ae297b37e14b6d417eee9522
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4