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 6369308 Details
Epoch: 296Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 42631625
epoch_slot_no: 122825
block_no: 6369131
slot_leader_id: 5765812
size: 2528
time: 2021-10-14 07:51:56
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5731d2a463a3c5fb92ec4a1d2e1b0c920769112c604eadaaca7b4e5333e7f0cb
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3