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 6296139 Details
Epoch: 292Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 41135577
epoch_slot_no: 354777
block_no: 6295962
slot_leader_id: 4567594
size: 12490
time: 2021-09-27 00:17:48
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4e8ef134b1ebb84d88e3f86beb83e01f62a30fa3fee82301f21cd834990963e5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5