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 5896619 Details
Epoch: 274Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 33043833
epoch_slot_no: 39033
block_no: 5896442
slot_leader_id: 5770141
size: 3066
time: 2021-06-25 08:35:24
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x24464b7613ece59f3c479421e0d25a9d79285707f997b2278ead86d907e03956
Block Operator
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