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 6291771 Details
Epoch: 292Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 41048247
epoch_slot_no: 267447
block_no: 6291594
slot_leader_id: 4560105
size: 61894
time: 2021-09-26 00:02:18
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcc1d8b7037e706dc65ea2cbb37bf8f07b0c1bccf13b46c464e8babc4e43f0ae5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8