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 5320065 Details
Epoch: 246Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 21308101
epoch_slot_no: 399301
block_no: 5319888
slot_leader_id: 4869078
size: 7960
time: 2021-02-09 12:39:52
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x13c6e9d2a3eae5d0a1b9e81b75cea3d3db6d74883283cf01272ad09d84574902
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3