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 6376244 Details
Epoch: 296Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 42777944
epoch_slot_no: 269144
block_no: 6376067
slot_leader_id: 5616171
size: 6118
time: 2021-10-16 00:30:35
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x31993abf664bc305275076ad7bcb2c098793242c413d19d64d8c82ec2214c637
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4