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 5870922 Details
Epoch: 272Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 32525547
epoch_slot_no: 384747
block_no: 5870745
slot_leader_id: 4560105
size: 5649
time: 2021-06-19 08:37:18
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x938db5c6a0504d5526faee8c03b8d3fdb62c6168ada6f21ab40135f344912857
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7