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 5755826 Details
Epoch: 267Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 30209754
epoch_slot_no: 228954
block_no: 5755649
slot_leader_id: 5386016
size: 8570
time: 2021-05-23 13:20:45
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x09989056d7a030d43ac43dcf1c4ddb733f648a57bf3d016bc53b1ffb1b299ae8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1