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 6066697 Details
Epoch: 282Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 36479930
epoch_slot_no: 19130
block_no: 6066520
slot_leader_id: 4917548
size: 6264
time: 2021-08-04 03:03:41
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0111f2e21475ed2d78173b5ccbbf6b14d2c5599d6280aeddfd342fdcfa552f57
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4