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 6028310 Details
Epoch: 280Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 35702053
epoch_slot_no: 105253
block_no: 6028133
slot_leader_id: 5575233
size: 1738
time: 2021-07-26 02:59:04
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5e4c469b906106dce0c96bed009f259130b0cd5efba4f01bf5fec3154609df76
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1