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 5307085 Details
Epoch: 246Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 21044308
epoch_slot_no: 135508
block_no: 5306908
slot_leader_id: 4938751
size: 5685
time: 2021-02-06 11:23:19
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc9945d236ee7be963ac72096aa68e4d2f590f100d10b16327b4175229276cfc8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1