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 5810717 Details
Epoch: 270Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 31312718
epoch_slot_no: 35918
block_no: 5810540
slot_leader_id: 4603395
size: 9203
time: 2021-06-05 07:43:29
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2e453653a2fd5b8aa16ade0dedeb62d71712cd24fe5739954b3091876c38bee4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3