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 5723205 Details
Epoch: 266Number of transactions in block: 95
slot_no: 29554874
epoch_slot_no: 6074
block_no: 5723028
slot_leader_id: 4577316
size: 63873
time: 2021-05-15 23:26:05
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa2eed95350caf27046dac5cb727d719812a1f271a0d4d4d06b0b5e800f0b7f5b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6