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 5236513 Details
Epoch: 243Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 19626790
epoch_slot_no: 13990
block_no: 5236336
slot_leader_id: 5087541
size: 383
time: 2021-01-21 01:38:01
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0274ae4566b76ed9a66c9c0ab211be4b392d014f9a4638a06122363630d79ec9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1