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 5655311 Details
Epoch: 262Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 28171794
epoch_slot_no: 350994
block_no: 5655134
slot_leader_id: 4588020
size: 4144
time: 2021-04-29 23:14:45
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5117e0b0c48f96048040c967bbec83e0e8b057000bdda83547f99dee40e7461c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14