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 5069267 Details
Epoch: 235Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 16232089
epoch_slot_no: 75289
block_no: 5069090
slot_leader_id: 4577643
size: 1510
time: 2020-12-12 18:39:40
proto_major: 2
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x44ea8f523b4364383491be433398c013d992f0621acac8955646b48b47cf461a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2