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 6080214 Details
Epoch: 282Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 36752600
epoch_slot_no: 291800
block_no: 6080037
slot_leader_id: 5449570
size: 2882
time: 2021-08-07 06:48:11
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9fae0c558eb89a1be95a2f9c59021ea81f6a8ece2cc97a34449704bb473f8f29
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3