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 5823724 Details
Epoch: 270Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 31572985
epoch_slot_no: 296185
block_no: 5823547
slot_leader_id: 4630078
size: 1734
time: 2021-06-08 08:01:16
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x31f246780f1fe9b80457c8f9005783862d7039c125f97fcff7e05415c89abaf2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5