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 6345970 Details
Epoch: 295Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 42152914
epoch_slot_no: 76114
block_no: 6345793
slot_leader_id: 4575720
size: 12546
time: 2021-10-08 18:53:25
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcb515924c52084b562b46d14a7a49bbc7b0cd455d24e0a0c9c4706c11a0af0c8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5