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 6165037 Details
Epoch: 286Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 38463370
epoch_slot_no: 274570
block_no: 6164860
slot_leader_id: 5495683
size: 6121
time: 2021-08-27 02:01:01
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdca2a613b96ccecfd35e618aca4cdf2ff14a601f0c578342bda2c53325d7f697
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2