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 5457903 Details
Epoch: 253Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 24111356
epoch_slot_no: 178556
block_no: 5457726
slot_leader_id: 5386322
size: 13115
time: 2021-03-13 23:20:47
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc5881183170f1129e3e288fce9d5b041cc0553fce2bca6293a6300f49c27ce40
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0