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 5659542 Details
Epoch: 263Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 28258157
epoch_slot_no: 5357
block_no: 5659365
slot_leader_id: 4557143
size: 8434
time: 2021-04-30 23:14:08
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa835a684410183c1baa80e702fdff21b8b6ce7df2a6df9506aa54377f8a27859
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16