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 6115964 Details
Epoch: 284Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 37472462
epoch_slot_no: 147662
block_no: 6115787
slot_leader_id: 4555935
size: 4107
time: 2021-08-15 14:45:53
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5ef15104aea64994fb93ce7354f23bb5ad73cb510a679a354eb70189f2337aef
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7