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 6414392 Details
Epoch: 298Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 43563629
epoch_slot_no: 190829
block_no: 6414215
slot_leader_id: 4584819
size: 14691
time: 2021-10-25 02:45:20
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf13dbda907df55ba864a729ad63f2fb5c499f0eaeb91d96e60c87f161689f0f2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7