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 6540174 Details
Epoch: 304Number of transactions in block: 55
slot_no: 46139569
epoch_slot_no: 174769
block_no: 6539997
slot_leader_id: 4555943
size: 24896
time: 2021-11-23 22:17:40
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7ba4a0cdcca4dfcb80495f2ebaba6037daf93fa387ab99d4ae31a9bbb7a887b3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5