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 5681487 Details
Epoch: 264Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 28707615
epoch_slot_no: 22815
block_no: 5681310
slot_leader_id: 5019893
size: 6492
time: 2021-05-06 04:05:06
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb8d38972bef108c4966f8f9fba0bbeb5b946143d3bd859598c3b5c610637db06
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1