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 6312004 Details
Epoch: 293Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 41456218
epoch_slot_no: 243418
block_no: 6311827
slot_leader_id: 5098945
size: 17551
time: 2021-09-30 17:21:49
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x571371e922bdc022e421875101761345659980549b12ff6bb4bd4750ef7dd4eb
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3