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 5860044 Details
Epoch: 272Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 32308908
epoch_slot_no: 168108
block_no: 5859867
slot_leader_id: 4564259
size: 2780
time: 2021-06-16 20:26:39
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x77f793fc7a3ac19ed9b3ba4c5d4c50865c7ea74cdb8e213fa950fec67a3c42ed
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3