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 6010176 Details
Epoch: 279Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 35335652
epoch_slot_no: 170852
block_no: 6009999
slot_leader_id: 4581183
size: 6585
time: 2021-07-21 21:12:23
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0e6a250204a30fff2f86f68bbca9abd4a25b17c699db0639c9a053348ec0f0ad
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7