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 5205997 Details
Epoch: 241Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 19013800
epoch_slot_no: 265000
block_no: 5205820
slot_leader_id: 4490692
size: 2515
time: 2021-01-13 23:21:31
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb70f78356f220c7207bca86ca8d93cb6710065be993ce5b2aa378b6b24e49c3e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1