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 5442842 Details
Epoch: 252Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 23799443
epoch_slot_no: 298643
block_no: 5442665
slot_leader_id: 4860249
size: 4142
time: 2021-03-10 08:42:14
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5300471cff0743ce5b6998264be170d18598596ab86ed4be4abb2e17ce4ead1e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1