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 6307747 Details
Epoch: 293Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 41366089
epoch_slot_no: 153289
block_no: 6307570
slot_leader_id: 4773451
size: 8124
time: 2021-09-29 16:19:40
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8af9b0b6765b46c0bd4f3170bc12e0e38c78aa19ecc33f2ea77ff0c5ccac17b7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3