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 5638496 Details
Epoch: 262Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 27829501
epoch_slot_no: 8701
block_no: 5638319
slot_leader_id: 4557275
size: 3303
time: 2021-04-26 00:09:52
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xfbd4a41049dcd06a47c42f2d23efb63b780ec8df05da973a3e73220d962b88db
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5