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 5675500 Details
Epoch: 263Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 28585830
epoch_slot_no: 333030
block_no: 5675323
slot_leader_id: 5449570
size: 5817
time: 2021-05-04 18:15:21
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc3eb12bcd2c03cd6a4d3c3c2b8788a56b2f8f29b4b323ee916a4e56f174667fd
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2