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 5382753 Details
Epoch: 249Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 22572800
epoch_slot_no: 368000
block_no: 5382576
slot_leader_id: 4490691
size: 6844
time: 2021-02-24 03:58:11
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xded23321ac54d38cf1f1e014e417c2f8872df61297ac83cc5af0324a3e4d94c9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2