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 5765384 Details
Epoch: 267Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 30399815
epoch_slot_no: 419015
block_no: 5765207
slot_leader_id: 4613979
size: 3912
time: 2021-05-25 18:08:26
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x57c8439e22c6db83556835a16057984d16e66d8b329d8caf2d43d868bf87e566
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3