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 6335826 Details
Epoch: 294Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 41944923
epoch_slot_no: 300123
block_no: 6335649
slot_leader_id: 4558699
size: 3648
time: 2021-10-06 09:06:54
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x054d862627469d9327a257df48dab762979c91c6c260b5ae90752c07a31c2ead
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6