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 6332380 Details
Epoch: 294Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 41875774
epoch_slot_no: 230974
block_no: 6332203
slot_leader_id: 4736553
size: 14098
time: 2021-10-05 13:54:25
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x36f5a5a21956f443bf273a74c191da204b652a45f73153acc7f1189bd0137463
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11