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 5458552 Details
Epoch: 253Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 24125276
epoch_slot_no: 192476
block_no: 5458375
slot_leader_id: 4558367
size: 1283
time: 2021-03-14 03:12:47
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xba5e74428727093730ab7fb84681c1ffd63365e339d889de9767c497336dff74
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4