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 6505975 Details
Epoch: 302Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 45439612
epoch_slot_no: 338812
block_no: 6505798
slot_leader_id: 4556120
size: 17919
time: 2021-11-15 19:51:43
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc6189a3b3cbe35bfc163c476f591b236255da61f27db263ddd82e9ccfa7ee911
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5