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 6589864 Details
Epoch: 306Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 47162883
epoch_slot_no: 334083
block_no: 6589687
slot_leader_id: 4963072
size: 33720
time: 2021-12-05 18:32:54
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5c4fd49c36b5fce94404e14ea681304c705e9659ba98bf97a057509cc08192f9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4