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 5439824 Details
Epoch: 252Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 23736939
epoch_slot_no: 236139
block_no: 5439647
slot_leader_id: 4809597
size: 4564
time: 2021-03-09 15:20:30
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc0bd4173c59ec37e0552f6982673b7b8c86b8e048e6a6c87baae1e87c99de5b4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3