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 5713270 Details
Epoch: 265Number of transactions in block: 39
slot_no: 29355728
epoch_slot_no: 238928
block_no: 5713093
slot_leader_id: 5155879
size: 17531
time: 2021-05-13 16:06:59
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x82077dbcbeab232c0c087c6503b6a1152bacfa375d2a2c5b745095f91b45d68f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4