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 5873833 Details
Epoch: 273Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 32583441
epoch_slot_no: 10641
block_no: 5873656
slot_leader_id: 4556991
size: 24911
time: 2021-06-20 00:42:12
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4480bd496f634831b5f21febe04a331c741bfeaab2e3a112380c2bf508ca7952
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4