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 5738770 Details
Epoch: 266Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 29867036
epoch_slot_no: 318236
block_no: 5738593
slot_leader_id: 5638717
size: 20042
time: 2021-05-19 14:08:47
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe2b6861a33c7302022f4aac3e13d38a035fa873ab48c571fe6f24cd32d3df38f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0