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 5290836 Details
Epoch: 245Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 20720417
epoch_slot_no: 243617
block_no: 5290659
slot_leader_id: 4981372
size: 2540
time: 2021-02-02 17:25:08
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x032eba42d080a4943090c7fda61a917029c505e1d6ba4f124ecf44afcb04498b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1