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 5799091 Details
Epoch: 269Number of transactions in block: 31
slot_no: 31079603
epoch_slot_no: 234803
block_no: 5798914
slot_leader_id: 5152757
size: 20819
time: 2021-06-02 14:58:14
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x65e7d24bc1d7d52144ebb363360d00b7592450deda810260fecada3f25a325fa
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4