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 6255786 Details
Epoch: 290Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 40313708
epoch_slot_no: 396908
block_no: 6255609
slot_leader_id: 5937944
size: 4304
time: 2021-09-17 11:59:59
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9565c52224638801e0092284f99b8af8625fd9bc2f8c07ac292009a5cd0081fa
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1