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 6356112 Details
Epoch: 295Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 42361361
epoch_slot_no: 284561
block_no: 6355935
slot_leader_id: 4561787
size: 9439
time: 2021-10-11 04:47:32
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x87fa4f09a6a8b6e81ebbd7f177f23e1fd66f39f857665adfdb00da5cd7f6b644
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5