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 5439794 Details
Epoch: 252Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 23736356
epoch_slot_no: 235556
block_no: 5439617
slot_leader_id: 5262262
size: 5615
time: 2021-03-09 15:10:47
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4c2f99906422bf8880ca6b41ac1cea3e9b5d6f51931b87259dfd88a44af4f10c
Block Operator
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