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 6570266 Details
Epoch: 305Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 46761239
epoch_slot_no: 364439
block_no: 6570089
slot_leader_id: 5449479
size: 5991
time: 2021-12-01 02:58:50
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcc6041d7dbe34861f19c525868d5768972f4c3edd4d7c04bf1eb15399bb929cf
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3