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 5133957 Details
Epoch: 238Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 17553550
epoch_slot_no: 100750
block_no: 5133780
slot_leader_id: 4490689
size: 992
time: 2020-12-28 01:44:01
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x63487a0de53fc0006dc72deb4bb9e08c1c1fe047df8c5653c85f006a57b42253
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1