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 5488003 Details
Epoch: 254Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 24735376
epoch_slot_no: 370576
block_no: 5487826
slot_leader_id: 5003808
size: 11945
time: 2021-03-21 04:41:07
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc4271a77dbe11ececc1aecc1a6ef7659d2f3f69c8a1a1fa04d03e78c8763edf7
Block Operator
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