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 5728177 Details
Epoch: 266Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 29653949
epoch_slot_no: 105149
block_no: 5728000
slot_leader_id: 5279884
size: 18548
time: 2021-05-17 02:57:20
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb3eeaae182f7c17d5715028ba287dec53d35914f210bd9f532beec76b686f59a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1