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 5864482 Details
Epoch: 272Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 32398240
epoch_slot_no: 257440
block_no: 5864305
slot_leader_id: 5065563
size: 10537
time: 2021-06-17 21:15:31
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x97a04f635282d74b0034f14c466fa8cd8c5996c2a89aabeecedaa52fe55ede11
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12