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 5601107 Details
Epoch: 260Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 27065750
epoch_slot_no: 108950
block_no: 5600930
slot_leader_id: 4555843
size: 3216
time: 2021-04-17 04:00:41
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc8ba13de4ccd233d41c820260f7da72c358b0cbeec849fd0f059e99e044d6bc1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3