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 5658242 Details
Epoch: 262Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 28233773
epoch_slot_no: 412973
block_no: 5658065
slot_leader_id: 4746643
size: 2642
time: 2021-04-30 16:27:44
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x355f2bdbde428de1e141b161b11b0e72f22330418a5574f52e8c4ecf09588d38
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2