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 6262050 Details
Epoch: 291Number of transactions in block: 34
slot_no: 40439248
epoch_slot_no: 90448
block_no: 6261873
slot_leader_id: 4983283
size: 64119
time: 2021-09-18 22:52:19
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe81362caae99f87d3997ca0a1b974f4e0c04cc872047537e634f270a2d7a8508
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4