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 5476523 Details
Epoch: 254Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 24495371
epoch_slot_no: 130571
block_no: 5476346
slot_leader_id: 5449482
size: 20691
time: 2021-03-18 10:01:02
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xeb0702b9817f6c6ef4a34159fe85eefb7d175d92553d38c74244d98c9abba2f8
Block Operator
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