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 6441953 Details
Epoch: 299Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 44128805
epoch_slot_no: 324005
block_no: 6441776
slot_leader_id: 5555137
size: 12754
time: 2021-10-31 15:44:56
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x38a7d211f13cb4c442fb82bd0a6fecd6474131a83d9dfb8a275d11f9635eb468
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2