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 6320962 Details
Epoch: 293Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 41637667
epoch_slot_no: 424867
block_no: 6320785
slot_leader_id: 5680671
size: 8713
time: 2021-10-02 19:45:58
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5c0de4595c466f7b1c548babe4700dbd2579609bb4c7973cbd898bd3a0bca6d2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2