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 5602914 Details
Epoch: 260Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 27101234
epoch_slot_no: 144434
block_no: 5602737
slot_leader_id: 5266600
size: 5161
time: 2021-04-17 13:52:05
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa6c474f6edc5f577f0e81af4a3a32122879265793f66107ff66641ba14664a2f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10