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 5850741 Details
Epoch: 271Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 32117714
epoch_slot_no: 408914
block_no: 5850564
slot_leader_id: 5412102
size: 2650
time: 2021-06-14 15:20:05
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x663960850888d93760b2743847da54049753feccf9176063694db96bb1fd3524
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1