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 5054958 Details
Epoch: 234Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 15940236
epoch_slot_no: 215436
block_no: 5054781
slot_leader_id: 4562385
size: 1803
time: 2020-12-09 09:35:27
proto_major: 3
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xfcf2a0f5e84b23d4680858de82dce77c1d7a1018eb5eb451de2efe86fb3ccd24
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2