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 6162741 Details
Epoch: 286Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 38415830
epoch_slot_no: 227030
block_no: 6162564
slot_leader_id: 4746643
size: 25166
time: 2021-08-26 12:48:41
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0d0503da233a687052ad926f4458008b5174be0a06f9901664c4c220d6597f6c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3