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 6362490 Details
Epoch: 295Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 42490162
epoch_slot_no: 413362
block_no: 6362313
slot_leader_id: 4555957
size: 14129
time: 2021-10-12 16:34:13
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd0407c274a0c374577700e30b12430e3deff41c244ecbff7cb3cf11465e80dcc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7