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 5849739 Details
Epoch: 271Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 32098320
epoch_slot_no: 389520
block_no: 5849562
slot_leader_id: 4559948
size: 4104
time: 2021-06-14 09:56:51
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc8288b2322173f0cfb60d70d457f264d1986afef36a4d5bf0e910a4c2678e64f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5