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 5444017 Details
Epoch: 252Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 23823952
epoch_slot_no: 323152
block_no: 5443840
slot_leader_id: 5324560
size: 5097
time: 2021-03-10 15:30:43
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x120a439eaca03926f5fd8cfb510481c455ca8ce649acdd8dff6d05757a777411
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1