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 6573789 Details
Epoch: 306Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 46831336
epoch_slot_no: 2536
block_no: 6573612
slot_leader_id: 5570484
size: 18867
time: 2021-12-01 22:27:07
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x62f00ecb2bfd93dbeeec9b4604dd6d716436f82d5523610d3581846df114045d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2