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 5812082 Details
Epoch: 270Number of transactions in block: 44
slot_no: 31338187
epoch_slot_no: 61387
block_no: 5811905
slot_leader_id: 5449547
size: 20919
time: 2021-06-05 14:47:58
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2ba747013eceafc4e7ca225d38e72668335ede7fb6b98f00585b59be6b2ad79c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1