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 5963415 Details
Epoch: 277Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 34389672
epoch_slot_no: 88872
block_no: 5963238
slot_leader_id: 4557019
size: 1079
time: 2021-07-10 22:26:03
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x303ecd3168591c1add74d19d160f3a322e13a94d2a862c1ddf98a3ba1943e007
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6