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 6614446 Details
Epoch: 307Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 47666396
epoch_slot_no: 405596
block_no: 6614269
slot_leader_id: 6427061
size: 14106
time: 2021-12-11 14:24:47
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7fd7f0bd6794f19c3b5260649bda4400c372a664de8fb1b55ed2443945563694
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1