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 6075653 Details
Epoch: 282Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 36659226
epoch_slot_no: 198426
block_no: 6075476
slot_leader_id: 5222439
size: 10950
time: 2021-08-06 04:51:57
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x62d02be8970b99f36a4986ff7d9fc796172d35b9a5c6f795abcc573cbf0ccad1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6