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 6608726 Details
Epoch: 307Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 47549929
epoch_slot_no: 289129
block_no: 6608549
slot_leader_id: 6194012
size: 4312
time: 2021-12-10 06:03:40
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6d8d9182fa877424ddfcb572af6eeb6332ef3489b7cca7a24b504f643be43446
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3