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 5296560 Details
Epoch: 245Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 20834127
epoch_slot_no: 357327
block_no: 5296383
slot_leader_id: 4559709
size: 6719
time: 2021-02-04 01:00:18
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xefd06297ead942228ae36d73369447d9045bcb1e78636aa3672ad8cdbe13c5c8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2