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 4542556 Details
Epoch: 210Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 5531760
epoch_slot_no: 174960
block_no: 4542379
slot_leader_id: 4490692
size: 3868
time: 2020-08-10 22:20:51
proto_major: 2
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2470b449e9326c5424585831ac2530ac9c6255f5cfe537da1c59c793fdfbdfca
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0