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 5363198 Details
Epoch: 248Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 22178226
epoch_slot_no: 405426
block_no: 5363021
slot_leader_id: 4984234
size: 13110
time: 2021-02-19 14:21:57
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3bf350db948db973ef5617e6d6125502a8934ccfeefb7cdd4e61e4d45340e65a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7