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 6475704 Details
Epoch: 301Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 44816237
epoch_slot_no: 147437
block_no: 6475527
slot_leader_id: 4555407
size: 5362
time: 2021-11-08 14:42:08
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1b66f510169db76736a97bbdc183b1037ac2c6d250da80d8d804f50f0b40c6f4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8