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 6237161 Details
Epoch: 290Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 39936059
epoch_slot_no: 19259
block_no: 6236984
slot_leader_id: 5457724
size: 6451
time: 2021-09-13 03:05:50
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x75178ed707306c1b87024b75c2157a512f6488b0e3bc4de14088799ddee7f284
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3