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 5809979 Details
Epoch: 270Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 31297788
epoch_slot_no: 20988
block_no: 5809802
slot_leader_id: 5152047
size: 20046
time: 2021-06-05 03:34:39
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xea2fcc394b3cf4113f647e648e61104343d0c6baad8ba2a6c5a8698b7d9ae317
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4