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 4524160 Details
Epoch: 209Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 5163300
epoch_slot_no: 238500
block_no: 4523983
slot_leader_id: 4490691
size: 1739
time: 2020-08-06 15:59:51
proto_major: 2
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9982da2231e36ff091882aee835d294b27c4ccaab3fe22b69135ef422c511ad8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0