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 5541422 Details
Epoch: 257Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 25829159
epoch_slot_no: 168359
block_no: 5541245
slot_leader_id: 5046367
size: 2548
time: 2021-04-02 20:30:50
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4109cc228bc42a86c2c4ab702e26b40e2cbb46bea893e380cf58d9e6b33515d6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3