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 5269422 Details
Epoch: 244Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 20288449
epoch_slot_no: 243649
block_no: 5269245
slot_leader_id: 4679252
size: 2986
time: 2021-01-28 17:25:40
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa56ab4935ca7f744105b7ac87d75a93e9236fbe8943715a5d2743d8e75316f47
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2