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 5381208 Details
Epoch: 249Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 22542495
epoch_slot_no: 337695
block_no: 5381031
slot_leader_id: 5323914
size: 3049
time: 2021-02-23 19:33:06
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x958970ea0ab4f1391c88a93b9932f2fdb132899f1e78569b06c9fb63872cb74d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0