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 5448314 Details
Epoch: 252Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 23911871
epoch_slot_no: 411071
block_no: 5448137
slot_leader_id: 4558590
size: 4040
time: 2021-03-11 15:56:02
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3fefd2cb5aefdb678d35fa8c8f79ad4157456019079939aed0f92e858d668c36
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4