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 6186843 Details
Epoch: 287Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 38905531
epoch_slot_no: 284731
block_no: 6186666
slot_leader_id: 4556700
size: 8371
time: 2021-09-01 04:50:22
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x393d2240fa397af61d7b0722a05347aa98aa37ba7e9863c4a5eb8b1abe1b94b8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5