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 6499958 Details
Epoch: 302Number of transactions in block: 83
slot_no: 45316585
epoch_slot_no: 215785
block_no: 6499781
slot_leader_id: 5449570
size: 32810
time: 2021-11-14 09:41:16
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa2fb65cfeadc4909d74ca667fcd567b1c22850a2787eed4f3a6532e086afe05c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5