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 6652742 Details
Epoch: 309Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 48456908
epoch_slot_no: 332108
block_no: 6652565
slot_leader_id: 5153012
size: 19929
time: 2021-12-20 17:59:59
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe6017afa3d0de8bcc888e263a0addb60fd1589eeaa620d4b670b19a043953ce5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7