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 6684283 Details
Epoch: 311Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 49104901
epoch_slot_no: 116101
block_no: 6684106
slot_leader_id: 5412073
size: 9361
time: 2021-12-28 05:59:52
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x37dc45e696d50da69f9ad4099136039256ed15c8656c7b311c0db18bf1cbc430
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4