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 6113702 Details
Epoch: 284Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 37426610
epoch_slot_no: 101810
block_no: 6113525
slot_leader_id: 5744360
size: 16045
time: 2021-08-15 02:01:41
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xae53ee8e17a2bd7f35d4c53361a6bcb59ef34d2b7bf19fd4133b07383390d0a9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1