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 5817128 Details
Epoch: 270Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 31438708
epoch_slot_no: 161908
block_no: 5816951
slot_leader_id: 4561812
size: 7825
time: 2021-06-06 18:43:19
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x074595aeec2a1dbc8a7bf5d489696ac6b63064b203f584a4b552126fde116bcc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5