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 5154240 Details
Epoch: 239Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 17967405
epoch_slot_no: 82605
block_no: 5154063
slot_leader_id: 4837061
size: 9644
time: 2021-01-01 20:41:36
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd36cb27c4f60a659c09f3b7de522b0cd898ab9a18fecf11e97ffe2a522d5aa75
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2