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 6453471 Details
Epoch: 300Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 44363831
epoch_slot_no: 127031
block_no: 6453294
slot_leader_id: 5065563
size: 3530
time: 2021-11-03 09:02:02
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdb6e944125f65b1fc5fa96b3341ff9596230baa00f26af5d11547bbae964d87e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15