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 5616880 Details
Epoch: 260Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 27386184
epoch_slot_no: 429384
block_no: 5616703
slot_leader_id: 4556631
size: 6679
time: 2021-04-20 21:01:15
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6f55e1b792ddc34931db80c1a7f49066dfeb1e09ed740755babbc03b75589625
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3