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 5433548 Details
Epoch: 252Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 23610025
epoch_slot_no: 109225
block_no: 5433371
slot_leader_id: 4943882
size: 2201
time: 2021-03-08 04:05:16
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x660d32506adbaf8fbbbca4bbab288f5cd879aa275f46d05a1d77dda84b25c570
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3