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 6087117 Details
Epoch: 282Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 36891132
epoch_slot_no: 430332
block_no: 6086940
slot_leader_id: 4555482
size: 764
time: 2021-08-08 21:17:03
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x990c010abfbf319ac81665192afef5c780945a22f4946ba97aa6191cd9a9b9d4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5