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 5972394 Details
Epoch: 277Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 34572327
epoch_slot_no: 271527
block_no: 5972217
slot_leader_id: 5151470
size: 8244
time: 2021-07-13 01:10:18
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xacddcf7542400dd4bb3489e1945b0bfdf8f8052b6029e3e6151495290ca0f7f4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1