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 5073601 Details
Epoch: 235Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 16319423
epoch_slot_no: 162623
block_no: 5073424
slot_leader_id: 4938833
size: 4783
time: 2020-12-13 18:55:14
proto_major: 2
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x311d165d15a1da61ae45623147a01a851a5def6a56d8a85e0080f1afe1a57d75
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0