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 5369134 Details
Epoch: 249Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 22298267
epoch_slot_no: 93467
block_no: 5368957
slot_leader_id: 4938751
size: 4323
time: 2021-02-20 23:42:38
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5b3532cda5224b1e6bd3aea6fbe82cb953976cbe06eb176f1398b9ce35f49f63
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1