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 6312718 Details
Epoch: 293Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 41470575
epoch_slot_no: 257775
block_no: 6312541
slot_leader_id: 4560329
size: 21435
time: 2021-09-30 21:21:06
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf4f1690681993aa54f8b1ba0dcdcd7bf90ee329ef0aae35ac3dc6b2709aa6f9a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8