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 6118742 Details
Epoch: 284Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 37527130
epoch_slot_no: 202330
block_no: 6118565
slot_leader_id: 5048264
size: 3205
time: 2021-08-16 05:57:01
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8e334e571cfc97f76fb9e6fa73b64ae1668160d99a2b7bacc56067381495d740
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3