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 5303652 Details
Epoch: 246Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 20974643
epoch_slot_no: 65843
block_no: 5303475
slot_leader_id: 5086876
size: 4713
time: 2021-02-05 16:02:14
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc4f9ddf70054968d1a54ece06b166bc677f0c6cf1fa5b055d91866bb791d657e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1