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 5384663 Details
Epoch: 249Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 22611333
epoch_slot_no: 406533
block_no: 5384486
slot_leader_id: 4731801
size: 5270
time: 2021-02-24 14:40:24
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4926775469d7066bf48d4ad8bd1afa864ab2d35a052e01764f371d55d54e724a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1