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 6605309 Details
Epoch: 307Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 47478931
epoch_slot_no: 218131
block_no: 6605132
slot_leader_id: 5930244
size: 15903
time: 2021-12-09 10:20:22
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb8d4f18aa4ab5a1fc01aa5693a088ed67f0a4232a1bf27cd7ad794f3b0aafc0f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2