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 6523914 Details
Epoch: 303Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 45809046
epoch_slot_no: 276246
block_no: 6523737
slot_leader_id: 4728179
size: 16813
time: 2021-11-20 02:28:57
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa1c27303d4f527a9cf249ce243ee5b038979282e6da52404fff29fdc79587715
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14