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 5918139 Details
Epoch: 275Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 33476341
epoch_slot_no: 39541
block_no: 5917962
slot_leader_id: 4943882
size: 17498
time: 2021-06-30 08:43:52
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcad38f72791eb272fa90c43acb1d017eb9626b40df90ead5409af2bbc463f109
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7