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 5454483 Details
Epoch: 253Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 24039046
epoch_slot_no: 106246
block_no: 5454306
slot_leader_id: 5246212
size: 7487
time: 2021-03-13 03:15:37
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5be2fc563eaf4054bd814dbd25c82dde516b2b87ce948f69696aa4f8de38ec31
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4