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 6644157 Details
Epoch: 309Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 48273002
epoch_slot_no: 148202
block_no: 6643980
slot_leader_id: 4690935
size: 4728
time: 2021-12-18 14:54:53
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xde4c302845890d83148388ff412d407116a3ac2e863076368ec07bc390a48e70
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7