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 5690414 Details
Epoch: 264Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 28889039
epoch_slot_no: 204239
block_no: 5690237
slot_leader_id: 4565000
size: 2867
time: 2021-05-08 06:28:50
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd690f76e689f84aa14b3117d7487b39f304209d138791a35be51bb25be4b69cf
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5