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 5117652 Details
Epoch: 237Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 17224477
epoch_slot_no: 203677
block_no: 5117475
slot_leader_id: 4982193
size: 786
time: 2020-12-24 06:19:28
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2462a9c274ab79bb300f7b113149214f350bb15383593220ed7e6e6c093ed0f9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1