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 5968019 Details
Epoch: 277Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 34483252
epoch_slot_no: 182452
block_no: 5967842
slot_leader_id: 4555824
size: 11803
time: 2021-07-12 00:25:43
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x77a483d7d6efba9f96bab42a19eabe533d18b9c83942c771123b64f1fc0cf652
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6