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 5476239 Details
Epoch: 254Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 24489480
epoch_slot_no: 124680
block_no: 5476062
slot_leader_id: 4614290
size: 624
time: 2021-03-18 08:22:51
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x29cc01908a3600151b1214c0a59727f074f08c0cfbe54d1c006513a7aa58e713
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4