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 6625736 Details
Epoch: 308Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 47897038
epoch_slot_no: 204238
block_no: 6625559
slot_leader_id: 4869078
size: 18802
time: 2021-12-14 06:28:49
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x594d883f500b6abcc69f39f434c5fabcf9be6e5ddf73eb1ea3f74c34e6a8ff22
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7