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 5417544 Details
Epoch: 251Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 23284352
epoch_slot_no: 215552
block_no: 5417367
slot_leader_id: 4875135
size: 1829
time: 2021-03-04 09:37:23
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc112ddaf240d08cd6e6d250835f84e67d5aa696bcbe947b851598fdfc937e860
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10