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 5359296 Details
Epoch: 248Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 22099474
epoch_slot_no: 326674
block_no: 5359119
slot_leader_id: 4556102
size: 1728
time: 2021-02-18 16:29:25
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x030938218b0aa99ad41e77140ae15482294b170b1c8c175561df6ab90adb5ed9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4