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 5815637 Details
Epoch: 270Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 31408156
epoch_slot_no: 131356
block_no: 5815460
slot_leader_id: 5507686
size: 12160
time: 2021-06-06 10:14:07
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf75e59dcc5aaa4ac4fb80b734e62cf8c9ba4d788389dde7a454e16d6b2de32ad
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1