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 6514875 Details
Epoch: 303Number of transactions in block: 47
slot_no: 45619590
epoch_slot_no: 86790
block_no: 6514698
slot_leader_id: 4640685
size: 63592
time: 2021-11-17 21:51:21
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xba53be80ba4ab96e7156e9c1fab463c9e062271102d4270a832567adde747efb
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5