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 6311043 Details
Epoch: 293Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 41435030
epoch_slot_no: 222230
block_no: 6310866
slot_leader_id: 5959104
size: 1606
time: 2021-09-30 11:28:41
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3c171d9ab54b638a6de938278f35a5e7160783bd9f9ffab9cdb6c6ca991acfdb
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1