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 6211848 Details
Epoch: 288Number of transactions in block: 37
slot_no: 39420536
epoch_slot_no: 367736
block_no: 6211671
slot_leader_id: 4961637
size: 20761
time: 2021-09-07 03:53:47
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc96dbf3c132988868238d9948c93e009a064d2028a76a895a94035171feaefc5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3