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 5169979 Details
Epoch: 239Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 18283285
epoch_slot_no: 398485
block_no: 5169802
slot_leader_id: 4746508
size: 4235
time: 2021-01-05 12:26:16
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbc2ce6533956b92f985b64fa164e7f687b630386e86739565ec7e6fae3a2a5f2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1