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 5289267 Details
Epoch: 245Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 20688409
epoch_slot_no: 211609
block_no: 5289090
slot_leader_id: 4555569
size: 3854
time: 2021-02-02 08:31:40
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8657d7bad9cccabd421143dfa28d5d4c3e34af6182c9a9e18ec65cb7bbeb5ad2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5