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 6498322 Details
Epoch: 302Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 45282722
epoch_slot_no: 181922
block_no: 6498145
slot_leader_id: 4556264
size: 2521
time: 2021-11-14 00:16:53
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbe334d0c51671479faf06ff2bb6ad02cf2142f045f2c1bfd761a6476c52474f0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6