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 6116034 Details
Epoch: 284Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 37473782
epoch_slot_no: 148982
block_no: 6115857
slot_leader_id: 4867807
size: 11742
time: 2021-08-15 15:07:53
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x21d1a0ddf7c36262e81b5867893b4ff544376c419c48c9148cac83c473f91ebb
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3