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 6551553 Details
Epoch: 304Number of transactions in block: 111
slot_no: 46374254
epoch_slot_no: 409454
block_no: 6551376
slot_leader_id: 6134495
size: 63418
time: 2021-11-26 15:29:05
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7c7fc140c7f02104356822c95737659a9d30d27a034ecc1a2e05e50462b4da7e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1