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 5540272 Details
Epoch: 257Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 25806129
epoch_slot_no: 145329
block_no: 5540095
slot_leader_id: 5048909
size: 952
time: 2021-04-02 14:07:00
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1de9d042de8ccb7e11dcf969a7f3e56047701a3ef9b4bbb0e7aa27beaaf12590
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1