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 5317189 Details
Epoch: 246Number of transactions in block: 31
slot_no: 21250610
epoch_slot_no: 341810
block_no: 5317012
slot_leader_id: 4555482
size: 13306
time: 2021-02-08 20:41:41
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8cd64773b16efd197edd681f5fb240df4ae059421e9b2fd725fc51a7ac2b3c3c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3