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 6320078 Details
Epoch: 293Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 41619575
epoch_slot_no: 406775
block_no: 6319901
slot_leader_id: 5812343
size: 10683
time: 2021-10-02 14:44:26
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x76f9680c6212d54ac053e16cfa962441b4d6e165a1fc933f5105693bee66a66f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0