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 5279266 Details
Epoch: 245Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 20485790
epoch_slot_no: 8990
block_no: 5279089
slot_leader_id: 4938706
size: 5647
time: 2021-01-31 00:14:41
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xce9923bfa5ae2d7189f585628c722e90f08f3162a4208614b376de57a9007e49
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0