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 6324722 Details
Epoch: 294Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 41714132
epoch_slot_no: 69332
block_no: 6324545
slot_leader_id: 5449686
size: 18114
time: 2021-10-03 17:00:23
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x357da43843ce781f566d196711fe42339ccf44fc779cdfbd3e6ac03c8d03dc2b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2