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 6065696 Details
Epoch: 281Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 36459632
epoch_slot_no: 430832
block_no: 6065519
slot_leader_id: 4562285
size: 7040
time: 2021-08-03 21:25:23
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x69f4f9ba5d58226ddbbc335d648931655ce2e0b65b2d1a2cb3664cf77e205ade
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8