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 6430161 Details
Epoch: 299Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 43884367
epoch_slot_no: 79567
block_no: 6429984
slot_leader_id: 4563878
size: 2805
time: 2021-10-28 19:50:58
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3fb587abb886aa79a4957aff7f73465ab5ee16f3bf30a99b57cbfa9418a15ef2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5