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 6639176 Details
Epoch: 309Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 48172787
epoch_slot_no: 47987
block_no: 6638999
slot_leader_id: 5279424
size: 11761
time: 2021-12-17 11:04:38
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x15dddd879aba0287a94625df19dde437e9efea19925f72396c6d810b08f48293
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3