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 6234749 Details
Epoch: 289Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 39887213
epoch_slot_no: 402413
block_no: 6234572
slot_leader_id: 5023459
size: 8884
time: 2021-09-12 13:31:44
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb3f69bc2dda14066ed45c26e493c27d05ac65d24884f4aba5b889d61fb62577a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3