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 5056405 Details
Epoch: 234Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 15971023
epoch_slot_no: 246223
block_no: 5056228
slot_leader_id: 4938964
size: 978
time: 2020-12-09 18:08:34
proto_major: 2
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x30e34dadba6c525c9ee468d7ee2bf88d55cf94c8443b73ced544d18cb1c43177
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0