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 6478446 Details
Epoch: 301Number of transactions in block: 36
slot_no: 44873090
epoch_slot_no: 204290
block_no: 6478269
slot_leader_id: 4614591
size: 22411
time: 2021-11-09 06:29:41
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x39b455ae27d67e6869eda75be4874f1a98bbec18c605d6e30ba7d624b9eda26f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14