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 6582686 Details
Epoch: 306Number of transactions in block: 47
slot_no: 47012476
epoch_slot_no: 183676
block_no: 6582509
slot_leader_id: 5449482
size: 34958
time: 2021-12-04 00:46:07
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x927b3c864b66b6e2e9e34aba726175c82a600d476ea5da8155de2e2430782592
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3