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 6507653 Details
Epoch: 302Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 45472836
epoch_slot_no: 372036
block_no: 6507476
slot_leader_id: 4579330
size: 12813
time: 2021-11-16 05:05:27
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdb9c7559ca84ae309024e75054b1e7dec7b9981b1c46fe94968a99d9eb1d012d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6