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 5448434 Details
Epoch: 252Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 23914313
epoch_slot_no: 413513
block_no: 5448257
slot_leader_id: 4628586
size: 2728
time: 2021-03-11 16:36:44
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf1716158d049b6d9f8180cab004e3e603fd98d90dd9f7791473cac129e6a9192
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12k65tnyj7m358l5n65g63jy2rh65yt3xhdkne24fs2j9p5lajzmsdzasa6op_cert: \xfd3e7055f2349b222698332b1d4eceb93ff02f09a432a989913e053afc9662ad
op_cert_counter: 10