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 6331458 Details
Epoch: 294Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 41856408
epoch_slot_no: 211608
block_no: 6331281
slot_leader_id: 5086944
size: 7928
time: 2021-10-05 08:31:39
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf03ddef6f6a8f310a258b8578c401761e3a079c0c703e2d804f481038650795b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7