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 6572877 Details
Epoch: 305Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 46812522
epoch_slot_no: 415722
block_no: 6572700
slot_leader_id: 4557143
size: 26531
time: 2021-12-01 17:13:33
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x233af99e28170ce319ba4be2122f82702664ecc791751ebc37eace866249f52f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 19