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 5477794 Details
Epoch: 254Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 24523133
epoch_slot_no: 158333
block_no: 5477617
slot_leader_id: 4490693
size: 1523
time: 2021-03-18 17:43:44
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7bee82fce18a519daef947d5f72705073c64b641fc8cebc4a2e260d979f1111a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2