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 6063066 Details
Epoch: 281Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 36406666
epoch_slot_no: 377866
block_no: 6062889
slot_leader_id: 4628586
size: 7580
time: 2021-08-03 06:42:37
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xff44074898a70c4cbf42823eac4cc0becc32353bde82b65371f99199ab90c6a3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16