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 6247042 Details
Epoch: 290Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 40137112
epoch_slot_no: 220312
block_no: 6246865
slot_leader_id: 4860249
size: 8791
time: 2021-09-15 10:56:43
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x641876fcc5edfc0c66631c87b07a2d910ee52ca4bd58a7901b387d1aeb778f20
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4