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 6448250 Details
Epoch: 300Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 44257933
epoch_slot_no: 21133
block_no: 6448073
slot_leader_id: 4577190
size: 12664
time: 2021-11-02 03:37:04
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcf3296ad46a8114f3f513dc27aed74caf5503dd104277c05231c6898b5f19b82
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5