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 5666223 Details
Epoch: 263Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 28393678
epoch_slot_no: 140878
block_no: 5666046
slot_leader_id: 5060241
size: 2187
time: 2021-05-02 12:52:49
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x38c474014e244b3e74a0e78c1c7c2f1c7b96822438bda43960ef038ee86ad3fd
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7