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 5470283 Details
Epoch: 254Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 24365529
epoch_slot_no: 729
block_no: 5470106
slot_leader_id: 5023567
size: 1601
time: 2021-03-16 21:57:00
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x13aa08738126bfd71c9ae5fa37ed607f77c4562660183ee844f05168bbb5acf6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1