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 6013366 Details
Epoch: 279Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 35400567
epoch_slot_no: 235767
block_no: 6013189
slot_leader_id: 5449366
size: 1319
time: 2021-07-22 15:14:18
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x42df5af3efc2332853e69494089972d21b7b6094a12df943b55a45a46afad447
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1