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 6459154 Details
Epoch: 300Number of transactions in block: 52
slot_no: 44483034
epoch_slot_no: 246234
block_no: 6458977
slot_leader_id: 5355092
size: 42406
time: 2021-11-04 18:08:45
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x35427cbb1a28162650ea01d59202526beeb0477627c08345749ce981563b47a6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5