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 5324157 Details
Epoch: 247Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 21391234
epoch_slot_no: 50434
block_no: 5323980
slot_leader_id: 4567800
size: 1554
time: 2021-02-10 11:45:25
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0eeb0e028034bfa31690a03474a971b6bf97cd9d5adc6c4eb0b44b2bc4989f8e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2