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 6142605 Details
Epoch: 285Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 38010734
epoch_slot_no: 253934
block_no: 6142428
slot_leader_id: 4609504
size: 6369
time: 2021-08-21 20:17:05
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8f74bf69243d4d7c856238ba5a6dc6a908a7dfc03bce81a4135596e4b1c64628
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6