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 5945721 Details
Epoch: 276Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 34028131
epoch_slot_no: 159331
block_no: 5945544
slot_leader_id: 4556700
size: 3678
time: 2021-07-06 18:00:22
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3a9805618d76d0caf53288518d7d756b74aae461a6fa90f9565a673d395201dc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4