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 6493628 Details
Epoch: 302Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 45186377
epoch_slot_no: 85577
block_no: 6493451
slot_leader_id: 4736553
size: 1357
time: 2021-11-12 21:31:08
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc8929679707bf97191940ddb794b00e58f3718ec6b2dd5967d010a04803855fb
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12