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 6111021 Details
Epoch: 284Number of transactions in block: 33
slot_no: 37371920
epoch_slot_no: 47120
block_no: 6110844
slot_leader_id: 4556665
size: 15497
time: 2021-08-14 10:50:11
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8870f7e865586567ae18efc83e055f429033d6fd2d8447956bc9b6bed9f64493
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6