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 5174816 Details
Epoch: 240Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 18384102
epoch_slot_no: 67302
block_no: 5174639
slot_leader_id: 5152757
size: 4585
time: 2021-01-06 16:26:33
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5f41707566b78d297aca0240d6fd616eb56d2b9c80ad0e3e3b28b9c1f47429a7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1