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 5443767 Details
Epoch: 252Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 23818199
epoch_slot_no: 317399
block_no: 5443590
slot_leader_id: 4568166
size: 3535
time: 2021-03-10 13:54:50
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x97bf31f76114b7027cea28c512145f3578496406b3a8c596d108b7d6ddc8fd08
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4