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 6234403 Details
Epoch: 289Number of transactions in block: 31
slot_no: 39880411
epoch_slot_no: 395611
block_no: 6234226
slot_leader_id: 5151828
size: 25252
time: 2021-09-12 11:38:22
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb5132005306772e15d9aeb6932f8aeac0400e635d00033c828d4cd44e9ea24d5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2