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 6286419 Details
Epoch: 292Number of transactions in block: 31
slot_no: 40936638
epoch_slot_no: 155838
block_no: 6286242
slot_leader_id: 4746643
size: 19278
time: 2021-09-24 17:02:09
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5c4233c216cf93cd98be535d30a108230527da21af0838eba946beca40116b3b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4