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 5890370 Details
Epoch: 273Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 32916924
epoch_slot_no: 344124
block_no: 5890193
slot_leader_id: 5087110
size: 2203
time: 2021-06-23 21:20:15
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1dab806c6f5d33c377060815c1142ab08f092fdb14b53c1257b22081320688fd
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4