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 6627036 Details
Epoch: 308Number of transactions in block: 56
slot_no: 47925396
epoch_slot_no: 232596
block_no: 6626859
slot_leader_id: 5263404
size: 69403
time: 2021-12-14 14:21:27
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x87e9c5bcb40d7d7995038212ed24e67de4be4407e7053f8c5dbc347953e27122
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3