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 6338619 Details
Epoch: 294Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 42000885
epoch_slot_no: 356085
block_no: 6338442
slot_leader_id: 5069862
size: 15770
time: 2021-10-07 00:39:36
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc5ff58e089774b656212974604516d5d66e16a89b1605fdecfab1fdfb202c55d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5