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 5896381 Details
Epoch: 274Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 33038733
epoch_slot_no: 33933
block_no: 5896204
slot_leader_id: 4569206
size: 17477
time: 2021-06-25 07:10:24
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd4c0f4cf79697b4ab099f12d25659ab85e46bceae22d75e31c0b186b051c65a0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5