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 5965675 Details
Epoch: 277Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 34435607
epoch_slot_no: 134807
block_no: 5965498
slot_leader_id: 4560329
size: 651
time: 2021-07-11 11:11:38
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd779e7255699dd8516888e40c8b5164541cc867511c8d5fa4c8329b16a0bab4c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7