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 6441647 Details
Epoch: 299Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 44122219
epoch_slot_no: 317419
block_no: 6441470
slot_leader_id: 4556141
size: 6623
time: 2021-10-31 13:55:10
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0df4f4acc70b82e13253724314798cd96970f71132660d65d9b5cfaaa0f3cf90
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7