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 5741619 Details
Epoch: 266Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 29925447
epoch_slot_no: 376647
block_no: 5741442
slot_leader_id: 5596534
size: 2877
time: 2021-05-20 06:22:18
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x354b8dcabfa6d997398649812c8168fc7d036c3f8bae165f16d5cacb4fd65883
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0