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 5455275 Details
Epoch: 253Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 24055251
epoch_slot_no: 122451
block_no: 5455098
slot_leader_id: 4622010
size: 6215
time: 2021-03-13 07:45:42
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x72cb2b69d83c90a162e1967854f0eccabeb763e039f762ca4b2a9089cb4fe27a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4