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 5987157 Details
Epoch: 278Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 34869966
epoch_slot_no: 137166
block_no: 5986980
slot_leader_id: 4917548
size: 298
time: 2021-07-16 11:50:57
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x719270eba452e8161e8b07df667c432681ece8e0b6914c47639e44b65f829d68
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3