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 6425010 Details
Epoch: 298Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 43780104
epoch_slot_no: 407304
block_no: 6424833
slot_leader_id: 5386574
size: 5188
time: 2021-10-27 14:53:15
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xff76c2e206cb7ee309a81ff465b155495aeeebaa199e2e78370d241915dc468c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3