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 5182372 Details
Epoch: 240Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 18534982
epoch_slot_no: 218182
block_no: 5182195
slot_leader_id: 4581183
size: 4364
time: 2021-01-08 10:21:13
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe0db68c60e0c6b0f3bc2401da50ca1d54b91a93baa0e17d54daa06916d40c8e1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3