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 6274308 Details
Epoch: 291Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 40689164
epoch_slot_no: 340364
block_no: 6274131
slot_leader_id: 4555427
size: 13026
time: 2021-09-21 20:17:35
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8956448ea46f5567006aa10118a7801e63dde47df49dbb4e3ebc2af32fb11c46
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8