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 6450387 Details
Epoch: 300Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 44300703
epoch_slot_no: 63903
block_no: 6450210
slot_leader_id: 4555889
size: 11011
time: 2021-11-02 15:29:54
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6cee72825e852b1c8dac4dd144a4de94fc5432c02fcb0a336b6c22770a483c8f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10