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 5650194 Details
Epoch: 262Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 28067270
epoch_slot_no: 246470
block_no: 5650017
slot_leader_id: 4559709
size: 3116
time: 2021-04-28 18:12:41
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x880ec5a87e1b23e6fb263989780c0c04952ff2a66d3707c2dbf03bbef4d8afa7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4