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 5291517 Details
Epoch: 245Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 20733499
epoch_slot_no: 256699
block_no: 5291340
slot_leader_id: 4577643
size: 4943
time: 2021-02-02 21:03:10
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x77bc90a96471b8968c6cbc362e890c372049b75500aa2750fdb11bd6826da81c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5