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 6258972 Details
Epoch: 291Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 40378824
epoch_slot_no: 30024
block_no: 6258795
slot_leader_id: 4614591
size: 28465
time: 2021-09-18 06:05:15
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa61f9a6a73e2a38a1fafedcd98054085a6559f43e84c78b5da1e48c95b11e168
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13