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 5159761 Details
Epoch: 239Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 18078545
epoch_slot_no: 193745
block_no: 5159584
slot_leader_id: 4746508
size: 398
time: 2021-01-03 03:33:56
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x93ede3f97c721cbf10cdad35d25e59030b6c38185db77a19bfd8f59b1cc85005
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1