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 5453426 Details
Epoch: 253Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 24017092
epoch_slot_no: 84292
block_no: 5453249
slot_leader_id: 4556264
size: 6241
time: 2021-03-12 21:09:43
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1daec0acae3400f943c3214d84b769ac8ed331edaa75732515c357f912e9bb8f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3