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 6320313 Details
Epoch: 293Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 41624468
epoch_slot_no: 411668
block_no: 6320136
slot_leader_id: 4655981
size: 10769
time: 2021-10-02 16:05:59
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x46d4fb225ebaea3885b7eb7a07b0a49223af0efb5a98f92e9506c40ab4057d9c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7