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 5290948 Details
Epoch: 245Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 20722800
epoch_slot_no: 246000
block_no: 5290771
slot_leader_id: 4490692
size: 4317
time: 2021-02-02 18:04:51
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x786d36778259e8a5b45a1151ad4e3f11b623cec7117938a9f46bbd803406b226
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1