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 6298330 Details
Epoch: 292Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 41177956
epoch_slot_no: 397156
block_no: 6298153
slot_leader_id: 4633520
size: 13153
time: 2021-09-27 12:04:07
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0c1859a64503669bb85679bf5de3e11006160e84af76a0fcd4ba68e2d29e73d8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5