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 6273312 Details
Epoch: 291Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 40668763
epoch_slot_no: 319963
block_no: 6273135
slot_leader_id: 5262262
size: 3842
time: 2021-09-21 14:37:34
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4a7a67e8e15583a45e86cbf00207133da371c2bcc258f86c191f30ae5c8abc43
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3