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 5867075 Details
Epoch: 272Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 32450331
epoch_slot_no: 309531
block_no: 5866898
slot_leader_id: 4576881
size: 7456
time: 2021-06-18 11:43:42
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x710311e56ad960491ee5dbb4cfece586ab3820e0e1de9ffbfc712e958e99a005
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4