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 5360407 Details
Epoch: 248Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 22122420
epoch_slot_no: 349620
block_no: 5360230
slot_leader_id: 4848056
size: 4342
time: 2021-02-18 22:51:51
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9525a9421bb7d1d562b6590e27444f1196f77ac710eef0fdd25ad6b6d6f560d0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1