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 6211854 Details
Epoch: 288Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 39420639
epoch_slot_no: 367839
block_no: 6211677
slot_leader_id: 5896667
size: 9244
time: 2021-09-07 03:55:30
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x30d46ebea19e7cab9c5eb14ad387cc16985760f8e1e38e51d51fd1c720799e39
Block Operator
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