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 6402593 Details
Epoch: 297Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 43316941
epoch_slot_no: 376141
block_no: 6402416
slot_leader_id: 4982078
size: 19492
time: 2021-10-22 06:13:52
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xfb6887ff6963dfeee2787698a9e1b50bdeaa0390093cd2cadbeb9167337cddf0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6