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 5695200 Details
Epoch: 264Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 28987297
epoch_slot_no: 302497
block_no: 5695023
slot_leader_id: 5266164
size: 1229
time: 2021-05-09 09:46:28
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5c2dcbb738832a1af2a655bf40a7e712a361e3adcb68d9992edb637813f35864
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 20