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 6512189 Details
Epoch: 303Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 45564959
epoch_slot_no: 32159
block_no: 6512012
slot_leader_id: 5369779
size: 10827
time: 2021-11-17 06:40:50
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x96459cb5e75d2f5acf54ba0612655b0df02d7dfae418ab535814391c148e6445
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10