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 5740581 Details
Epoch: 266Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 29904517
epoch_slot_no: 355717
block_no: 5740404
slot_leader_id: 4572201
size: 4374
time: 2021-05-20 00:33:28
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa312ec3a1984f7cbd39bcee66d425a643d622926abc5adb59e5aeeb468ccc138
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6