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 5179555 Details
Epoch: 240Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 18477735
epoch_slot_no: 160935
block_no: 5179378
slot_leader_id: 5150339
size: 6403
time: 2021-01-07 18:27:06
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9a143d82aa0e9e10ea282c966270d274773cfac2cf70af39537b64d831699596
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0