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 5877980 Details
Epoch: 273Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 32666576
epoch_slot_no: 93776
block_no: 5877803
slot_leader_id: 4557275
size: 9489
time: 2021-06-20 23:47:47
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x04bf41f6b354ab20f0e168d32468e83a7ef686ad61a68a683ff5ec331596a0c2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5