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 4869432 Details
Epoch: 225Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 12157948
epoch_slot_no: 321148
block_no: 4869255
slot_leader_id: 4490692
size: 2999
time: 2020-10-26 14:57:19
proto_major: 2
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2cc19792d368819677b1b7d031266e82f433f15da105ea49904491bb9bf09ead
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0