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 6161930 Details
Epoch: 286Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 38400123
epoch_slot_no: 211323
block_no: 6161753
slot_leader_id: 5495683
size: 2575
time: 2021-08-26 08:26:54
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x524ccead4fd02bebac15933839373de06b1bcde47f7e233ac0bd82f3e5d33185
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2