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 5703152 Details
Epoch: 265Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 29151452
epoch_slot_no: 34652
block_no: 5702975
slot_leader_id: 4555569
size: 2373
time: 2021-05-11 07:22:23
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x13c87e9c8e4f76574fb9a53fd166677f5d3eca1da253b37e9812334f52de6718
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6