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 6011775 Details
Epoch: 279Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 35367085
epoch_slot_no: 202285
block_no: 6011598
slot_leader_id: 5959104
size: 18837
time: 2021-07-22 05:56:16
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x306d7e4d59d40f6ad3ae2103b1c7f67f94e47b9b5f2e4524f963d58992ec1d90
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0