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 5793458 Details
Epoch: 269Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 30964974
epoch_slot_no: 120174
block_no: 5793281
slot_leader_id: 4558367
size: 11599
time: 2021-06-01 07:07:45
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6a971c9d20a9c1c440cd701da5a43e38b4664179f377ded1b21dabe8440ce195
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5