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 6212328 Details
Epoch: 288Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 39429525
epoch_slot_no: 376725
block_no: 6212151
slot_leader_id: 5051550
size: 25460
time: 2021-09-07 06:23:36
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0331593de9fc4ebcdf7d3419276601a1df485aa1aca64360002591e75af2e98a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3