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 6436624 Details
Epoch: 299Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 44017566
epoch_slot_no: 212766
block_no: 6436447
slot_leader_id: 4556416
size: 11364
time: 2021-10-30 08:50:57
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc5fbd6aa76c398117b57d0197fc0942226bcff5d63a62e1267ffa2506e3ffaf9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7