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 5443873 Details
Epoch: 252Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 23820344
epoch_slot_no: 319544
block_no: 5443696
slot_leader_id: 5066592
size: 9503
time: 2021-03-10 14:30:35
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x46e1a2d75018c1537db2bac25e94a02146b7e00c0f7d863084172107e5b6f1db
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1