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 5662694 Details
Epoch: 263Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 28322319
epoch_slot_no: 69519
block_no: 5662517
slot_leader_id: 4696941
size: 3795
time: 2021-05-01 17:03:30
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf6a7292d7c1a3444d9432d745d83bf346dd9691a8355df3275a1a699bb520b93
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11