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 5478348 Details
Epoch: 254Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 24534564
epoch_slot_no: 169764
block_no: 5478171
slot_leader_id: 4982656
size: 9907
time: 2021-03-18 20:54:15
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa67bb5e0c25375ee10c82c07b1943ff34059e2f298cfb470b850fa8e913827f3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1