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 5868557 Details
Epoch: 272Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 32479336
epoch_slot_no: 338536
block_no: 5868380
slot_leader_id: 4558699
size: 9261
time: 2021-06-18 19:47:07
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa7ec7cf4fcf914725ec7955aa69d9871252cc74185f1113f3b6c9d241948eb14
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5