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 5742848 Details
Epoch: 266Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 29950864
epoch_slot_no: 402064
block_no: 5742671
slot_leader_id: 4983198
size: 6732
time: 2021-05-20 13:25:55
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc50afd7ff77618d9f3be61f6f8d64fc15ac2e00687ba74359d3047e566d2f7b5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3