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 6250414 Details
Epoch: 290Number of transactions in block: 35
slot_no: 40204914
epoch_slot_no: 288114
block_no: 6250237
slot_leader_id: 5959104
size: 28207
time: 2021-09-16 05:46:45
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x72ffbbc2d666abf1ce18c960af258e1060d5cf5e8a4d9447523935eab0ad6da0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0