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 6194217 Details
Epoch: 288Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 39059002
epoch_slot_no: 6202
block_no: 6194040
slot_leader_id: 4559683
size: 13608
time: 2021-09-02 23:28:13
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0e0884d518e9027d57de22163a406dd97c89284cc89775838546c295b2e45e79
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7