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 6517576 Details
Epoch: 303Number of transactions in block: 41
slot_no: 45674246
epoch_slot_no: 141446
block_no: 6517399
slot_leader_id: 4555520
size: 22510
time: 2021-11-18 13:02:17
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa14ce6e4c18552810b23492aa6020d246072b11493dcc22105739f9cf85e5c41
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10