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 6422446 Details
Epoch: 298Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 43729658
epoch_slot_no: 356858
block_no: 6422269
slot_leader_id: 5449546
size: 6413
time: 2021-10-27 00:52:29
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf01d960f5a989667f150c7d0ca8e0c490d0bbddb1e1dbad4316c1b7bc95a894e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3