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 5444911 Details
Epoch: 252Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 23842200
epoch_slot_no: 341400
block_no: 5444734
slot_leader_id: 4490693
size: 12208
time: 2021-03-10 20:34:51
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd84c20123fbf47abe0cafe66250ce761a7e5fabb600a81d67d07365bd2f54402
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2