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 5392676 Details
Epoch: 250Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 22772847
epoch_slot_no: 136047
block_no: 5392499
slot_leader_id: 5086819
size: 3824
time: 2021-02-26 11:32:18
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x29cea3b1fd9e0d4b4926196caf20c3d6d433c534676169de59c481f599c5e619
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3