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 5661557 Details
Epoch: 263Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 28300130
epoch_slot_no: 47330
block_no: 5661380
slot_leader_id: 5152757
size: 4460
time: 2021-05-01 10:53:41
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc193c6bd4259f1dcaf22d07ab0929c9e4fa7689e42347eb3797c41d276db4687
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hj70x993rze9mhsgj8dvee0vcsx2vxqns92yysnfqueueulwnheqkq0246op_cert: \xdfe3c55c4d8fc3d619af1ca4e45aa3d8db8dbedc8cf4d343f8cffe437e3b00c8
op_cert_counter: 4