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 6468471 Details
Epoch: 301Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 44670014
epoch_slot_no: 1214
block_no: 6468294
slot_leader_id: 5440594
size: 20361
time: 2021-11-06 22:05:05
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbb388c409f3a2dafa6ed8dffafdfe0514f3a0c0f0a04724916126030e5e5be22
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3