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 5945064 Details
Epoch: 276Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 34015032
epoch_slot_no: 146232
block_no: 5944887
slot_leader_id: 5153012
size: 1321
time: 2021-07-06 14:22:03
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x04aeb8a46eee48b2a2d7626b2f30f271e53c6a3263420cfd2259ab90502f3654
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5