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 6244433 Details
Epoch: 290Number of transactions in block: 47
slot_no: 40083620
epoch_slot_no: 166820
block_no: 6244256
slot_leader_id: 5063871
size: 34753
time: 2021-09-14 20:05:11
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x31f82783a70de59b4e52f22329a06f79d6f93a62f8583eb06ff5c4e01d48d353
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3