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 5784347 Details
Epoch: 268Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 30781146
epoch_slot_no: 368346
block_no: 5784170
slot_leader_id: 5513673
size: 5271
time: 2021-05-30 04:03:57
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x23fe505b8b2f7854e827d0d268ab0ad3d65fbb734c4346f68ca6dcf7cdf3e954
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1