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 6516505 Details
Epoch: 303Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 45652725
epoch_slot_no: 119925
block_no: 6516328
slot_leader_id: 5023718
size: 526
time: 2021-11-18 07:03:36
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4c6bde4f2ce112bd4c313a2c7ed60627532d180b527806822a34ead29a1059da
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6