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 6138472 Details
Epoch: 285Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 37926470
epoch_slot_no: 169670
block_no: 6138295
slot_leader_id: 5453531
size: 8071
time: 2021-08-20 20:52:41
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x12a4090483e29eaba5babdc3f33d117a1b9fced49fb096303cc688b4445ebc51
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2