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 5053207 Details
Epoch: 234Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 15905201
epoch_slot_no: 180401
block_no: 5053030
slot_leader_id: 4555974
size: 1502
time: 2020-12-08 23:51:32
proto_major: 2
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x29093d7d0d516c57d3ba0057fcc7b2b2f6451bfd8897d8239575e7613ad25c37
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2