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 6411305 Details
Epoch: 298Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 43498055
epoch_slot_no: 125255
block_no: 6411128
slot_leader_id: 4557809
size: 12401
time: 2021-10-24 08:32:26
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9955029857b42e02e32377ad6c2cddd4523ca281c2c9a8fe0df7848a92858673
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7