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 6531500 Details
Epoch: 303Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 45963573
epoch_slot_no: 430773
block_no: 6531323
slot_leader_id: 4557324
size: 10940
time: 2021-11-21 21:24:24
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3430940a387aad7636e3118ffe8cd947767b3eb165ac19e2ec7a1b6e8904b20f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6