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 6346390 Details
Epoch: 295Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 42161809
epoch_slot_no: 85009
block_no: 6346213
slot_leader_id: 4576734
size: 10029
time: 2021-10-08 21:21:40
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe570dc02d1d9e5d2df4f795baca89bc60b5d75011ecdf8f4c7c65dc19ec5abb0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7