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 5658570 Details
Epoch: 262Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 28239759
epoch_slot_no: 418959
block_no: 5658393
slot_leader_id: 5449505
size: 9483
time: 2021-04-30 18:07:30
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe4a252b2037fac66a8cdda82b1b42851bc1bcc2531f5b5df1de608f4a5694046
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1