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 5944059 Details
Epoch: 276Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 33994234
epoch_slot_no: 125434
block_no: 5943882
slot_leader_id: 5688135
size: 8459
time: 2021-07-06 08:35:25
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0f12e6e1c2efbc05f43d3e100c0533d33b1d0039f4eb4bf4ad751b3f15d483aa
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0