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 6207631 Details
Epoch: 288Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 39332385
epoch_slot_no: 279585
block_no: 6207454
slot_leader_id: 4555935
size: 11672
time: 2021-09-06 03:24:36
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd95cd7132a19413e7f20a26ad4cd83cb4b2474d48326683651a22cf4af63c252
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8