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 6258712 Details
Epoch: 291Number of transactions in block: 58
slot_no: 40373323
epoch_slot_no: 24523
block_no: 6258535
slot_leader_id: 4555645
size: 40358
time: 2021-09-18 04:33:34
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xeef4971bd29291b3653e83748d1ac0a62ec02d8829790dfe6bddd7c17a9294f4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7