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 6153142 Details
Epoch: 286Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 38225944
epoch_slot_no: 37144
block_no: 6152965
slot_leader_id: 5688653
size: 11424
time: 2021-08-24 08:03:55
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8c1366bcb9dd24d6500f3d6e44751fdf95c3c695e436b8e64ab04978f38b48e8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1