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 6030539 Details
Epoch: 280Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 35747244
epoch_slot_no: 150444
block_no: 6030362
slot_leader_id: 4557828
size: 11265
time: 2021-07-26 15:32:15
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x81b5544ac665c222afbc6a54eb0e4bf53de0c9bae436d22be965ebc3cd3a1891
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3