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 5301060 Details
Epoch: 246Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 20922497
epoch_slot_no: 13697
block_no: 5300883
slot_leader_id: 5087105
size: 16474
time: 2021-02-05 01:33:08
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbd0e803f369363c00552598179febd00b8c1f7637f9a70b846e82da9ed7d37bd
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0