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 5995203 Details
Epoch: 278Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 35032385
epoch_slot_no: 299585
block_no: 5995026
slot_leader_id: 4588020
size: 3412
time: 2021-07-18 08:57:56
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6914ce0f2454ac1f2fc9a72089c6d7d91625035062664e55f017171aae35dc1d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15