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 5242766 Details
Epoch: 243Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 19752300
epoch_slot_no: 139500
block_no: 5242589
slot_leader_id: 4490688
size: 601
time: 2021-01-22 12:29:51
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xacb7abf26bc305480ac92f108431f87c0469cf0ef0411215c75fdeb3689df929
Block Operator
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