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 6284962 Details
Epoch: 292Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 40906625
epoch_slot_no: 125825
block_no: 6284785
slot_leader_id: 5725614
size: 12351
time: 2021-09-24 08:41:56
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x200db82cfa82dc4f3793fcdf22d9bbecbde51c0ea5d4214cf157112f5244db1f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1