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 6126747 Details
Epoch: 284Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 37689444
epoch_slot_no: 364644
block_no: 6126570
slot_leader_id: 4560946
size: 5514
time: 2021-08-18 03:02:15
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xfcbd8c79eac6cdfede1d7b776a9995a83079a03fe2e641bf5a1446550a6cc9ba
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16