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 6132528 Details
Epoch: 285Number of transactions in block: 31
slot_no: 37805554
epoch_slot_no: 48754
block_no: 6132351
slot_leader_id: 5325312
size: 18096
time: 2021-08-19 11:17:25
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xfecc0fd63c3a746c0db4b22a1fa31cee16b24de12b12fd770c669c195a4344e3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5