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 5653940 Details
Epoch: 262Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 28144056
epoch_slot_no: 323256
block_no: 5653763
slot_leader_id: 4577258
size: 3413
time: 2021-04-29 15:32:27
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8cf1ff0e90a8c69292331603d3826b7d91f86fc41aa025efa519b45e16ddbf5d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3