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 5391062 Details
Epoch: 250Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 22740575
epoch_slot_no: 103775
block_no: 5390885
slot_leader_id: 4575720
size: 7847
time: 2021-02-26 02:34:26
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x96b4440ca20ced3d102eaee45201467d62703650a8f5c4e4700ece12be5adbe2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3