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 6244776 Details
Epoch: 290Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 40090860
epoch_slot_no: 174060
block_no: 6244599
slot_leader_id: 5688270
size: 4671
time: 2021-09-14 22:05:51
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9bd55915eded33bebe1ac97aa3a70ba8b392051fb63544fe1356bb6f88f9cf89
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2