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 5666636 Details
Epoch: 263Number of transactions in block: 35
slot_no: 28402074
epoch_slot_no: 149274
block_no: 5666459
slot_leader_id: 4556309
size: 18234
time: 2021-05-02 15:12:45
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x25747a2dcf70772f5b42310bbf7032beadd89a5cbf70961371ac4c7190862a03
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4