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 6404936 Details
Epoch: 297Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 43363524
epoch_slot_no: 422724
block_no: 6404759
slot_leader_id: 5385987
size: 1897
time: 2021-10-22 19:10:15
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe8bc9cf466547f2036100c0c039ade205e6aa818ccd8a6f456462bba31abdb39
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3