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 6124484 Details
Epoch: 284Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 37644641
epoch_slot_no: 319841
block_no: 6124307
slot_leader_id: 4557996
size: 21804
time: 2021-08-17 14:35:32
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf11b18467dcf2f9dec6db0f8a278a6eb65a545e8a4a8a30a0c8e6f97af036168
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7