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 6263674 Details
Epoch: 291Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 40471760
epoch_slot_no: 122960
block_no: 6263497
slot_leader_id: 5449466
size: 8981
time: 2021-09-19 07:54:11
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7263dc691e52555095cc9ab5d91c25dfb28265e48bf2b1afc0fe2581af8abd10
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2