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 5227131 Details
Epoch: 242Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 19439137
epoch_slot_no: 258337
block_no: 5226954
slot_leader_id: 5023593
size: 1852
time: 2021-01-18 21:30:28
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb87a18b264610a913444a6d1076e8d0fa118f519b995cc3507d0298aea34f813
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0