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 5390183 Details
Epoch: 250Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 22722534
epoch_slot_no: 85734
block_no: 5390006
slot_leader_id: 4649134
size: 5633
time: 2021-02-25 21:33:45
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcb87c929347ca3d815b9abe745b041bfd0526ed417e245de97c7dcc95ef72a33
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1