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 5666559 Details
Epoch: 263Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 28400275
epoch_slot_no: 147475
block_no: 5666382
slot_leader_id: 5044633
size: 14295
time: 2021-05-02 14:42:46
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3db8bcb7f67609ec5cfc1ff13f32e44ea0d3329141694658d8473a73f7b79ab5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1