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 5242232 Details
Epoch: 243Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 19741711
epoch_slot_no: 128911
block_no: 5242055
slot_leader_id: 4558271
size: 261
time: 2021-01-22 09:33:22
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7a9a83be46fec53c40f859052d5205102643adbc869e22f9b9b9ba3bfeeaf444
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4