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 5879693 Details
Epoch: 273Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 32700683
epoch_slot_no: 127883
block_no: 5879516
slot_leader_id: 4555865
size: 3190
time: 2021-06-21 09:16:14
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc78bba59ed0a3a541a2c48113a10bd6ea07ad977154dda336e4ab580b9f49f10
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4