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 5454593 Details
Epoch: 253Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 24041438
epoch_slot_no: 108638
block_no: 5454416
slot_leader_id: 4568578
size: 1117
time: 2021-03-13 03:55:29
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x76f92015a2065122672463906366784f431403c8a4dc670c80267ad5e82975a7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5