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 6060157 Details
Epoch: 281Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 36348654
epoch_slot_no: 319854
block_no: 6059980
slot_leader_id: 4989634
size: 8564
time: 2021-08-02 14:35:45
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd1a32383fa54b7fcd931890d8b2127fb9ff5cb0484f232c293990d861171bbd5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5