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 5874405 Details
Epoch: 273Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 32594506
epoch_slot_no: 21706
block_no: 5874228
slot_leader_id: 5279212
size: 14267
time: 2021-06-20 03:46:37
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3a27662b9e9fcc8824a77c0fbffdf3b068ed4c99e621cae7528d48b8159fe369
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1