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 6525209 Details
Epoch: 303Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 45835989
epoch_slot_no: 303189
block_no: 6525032
slot_leader_id: 6282197
size: 2211
time: 2021-11-20 09:58:00
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7b1c6e47ee2b9650e9aca1f3e63f9b94ad3c16bc5c212e3ad880785c457c9caa
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0