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 5715535 Details
Epoch: 265Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 29400919
epoch_slot_no: 284119
block_no: 5715358
slot_leader_id: 4591434
size: 4308
time: 2021-05-14 04:40:10
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6d854f286f6d80ba6cd3b146f543ecf59aff11691304da6b8faf2efeadcac5f1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3