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 6101325 Details
Epoch: 283Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 37178081
epoch_slot_no: 285281
block_no: 6101148
slot_leader_id: 4565547
size: 3340
time: 2021-08-12 04:59:32
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc27515249f72750804f3a2a41b1b0fe26401af0c2e2ca5f3830aa1fa1c49752b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6