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 5345471 Details
Epoch: 248Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 21818631
epoch_slot_no: 45831
block_no: 5345294
slot_leader_id: 4705907
size: 5185
time: 2021-02-15 10:28:42
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5c7487388510969f2b8f172e9420eac971e1b831724fe1689b24860d9d4adafe
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2