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 5697605 Details
Epoch: 264Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 29035770
epoch_slot_no: 350970
block_no: 5697428
slot_leader_id: 5615876
size: 5924
time: 2021-05-09 23:14:21
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8741493870f73f00f003a075a39924a9650fbc65611ae1c42d68bbb8462e8d49
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0