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 6075013 Details
Epoch: 282Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 36646757
epoch_slot_no: 185957
block_no: 6074836
slot_leader_id: 4556120
size: 21987
time: 2021-08-06 01:24:08
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa09350cf1f86bb09cfcf8e8baa08d62e51b7c247628005cd97057324c005243d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4