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 5453537 Details
Epoch: 253Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 24019483
epoch_slot_no: 86683
block_no: 5453360
slot_leader_id: 4564259
size: 22750
time: 2021-03-12 21:49:34
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2d5c004c0d8ffc397a6f5e771ac50884576c31298709b88c1af0d99f9c43f59c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2