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 5905328 Details
Epoch: 274Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 33216001
epoch_slot_no: 211201
block_no: 5905151
slot_leader_id: 5609069
size: 2598
time: 2021-06-27 08:24:52
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2bbb1573252338b638cd15cdcb8ce824feabbc549d1f0f037068cc0e9a73bdaa
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0