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 6666093 Details
Epoch: 310Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 48731353
epoch_slot_no: 174553
block_no: 6665916
slot_leader_id: 4559948
size: 46866
time: 2021-12-23 22:14:04
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x113bdbbcecd048a610d87c2c4100da9d165995b2cbc2ebe5c1b30bac97269a8a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8