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 6278548 Details
Epoch: 291Number of transactions in block: 55
slot_no: 40774933
epoch_slot_no: 426133
block_no: 6278371
slot_leader_id: 4555484
size: 41308
time: 2021-09-22 20:07:04
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xfa401efc113a401087a911ec63d35a33561ecadf738832147d7cd9bad12d8ae6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9