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 6222276 Details
Epoch: 289Number of transactions in block: 71
slot_no: 39632923
epoch_slot_no: 148123
block_no: 6222099
slot_leader_id: 4555994
size: 41713
time: 2021-09-09 14:53:34
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc2668b7002d5a1f9760bef6ee5fe2e7b26e970f96490d68742ac4324f0ce04c4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8