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 5405296 Details
Epoch: 250Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 23036131
epoch_slot_no: 399331
block_no: 5405119
slot_leader_id: 4961128
size: 1184
time: 2021-03-01 12:40:22
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9829a291c92e4adbd047e5b53cde5b80c52c559d37a01fcd94c310aca0605374
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3