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 5408335 Details
Epoch: 251Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 23098232
epoch_slot_no: 29432
block_no: 5408158
slot_leader_id: 5279197
size: 5109
time: 2021-03-02 05:55:23
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6588e08ef5b9e00cfd28652a6da76a4e34cdff2f77255589166c77aa01e4452c
Block Operator
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