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 6476579 Details
Epoch: 301Number of transactions in block: 78
slot_no: 44833531
epoch_slot_no: 164731
block_no: 6476402
slot_leader_id: 5616171
size: 48475
time: 2021-11-08 19:30:22
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe907f1e31d1024e80cead39ed5a47975e03b3dc97e0e6da0e0580b110deae931
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4