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 6211016 Details
Epoch: 288Number of transactions in block: 89
slot_no: 39403874
epoch_slot_no: 351074
block_no: 6210839
slot_leader_id: 4644259
size: 61712
time: 2021-09-06 23:16:05
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x79f6113e0a84ae196fc905926ebc93a0f811f36076067fc2c0554cb4b3736e03
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11