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 6384341 Details
Epoch: 297Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 42943901
epoch_slot_no: 3101
block_no: 6384164
slot_leader_id: 5449482
size: 8651
time: 2021-10-17 22:36:32
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x13830ba5b2ab96c99b8a8b531f6c88970119f9e262d487dd4c6e2882a1826367
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2