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 6444696 Details
Epoch: 299Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 44186068
epoch_slot_no: 381268
block_no: 6444519
slot_leader_id: 4577845
size: 4352
time: 2021-11-01 07:39:19
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe83640caff32572b7f37effdca3c8fd2a08922df2691bf96dc94b584f1d8441e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5