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 5731868 Details
Epoch: 266Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 29728730
epoch_slot_no: 179930
block_no: 5731691
slot_leader_id: 4591434
size: 20940
time: 2021-05-17 23:43:41
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5bc5ae596b0b6e4a0f8b1d9e0204269f673c0d3ac4290ec9c51fd33d6765139f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3