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 5360180 Details
Epoch: 248Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 22117803
epoch_slot_no: 345003
block_no: 5360003
slot_leader_id: 4557019
size: 4593
time: 2021-02-18 21:34:54
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb6ac6b3b2e370fdb21261058096cef096973af8ff84354770e2b9d059cd33f83
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4