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 6429603 Details
Epoch: 299Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 43872988
epoch_slot_no: 68188
block_no: 6429426
slot_leader_id: 4570659
size: 6396
time: 2021-10-28 16:41:19
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd6e574318e02395f8dd8a36685afd2c83806037e63ec2ff18a1c9eec7c69718c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8