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 6675653 Details
Epoch: 310Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 48929583
epoch_slot_no: 372783
block_no: 6675476
slot_leader_id: 5722985
size: 17135
time: 2021-12-26 05:17:54
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x37e5d9568c12ab9ec2dfad08d4a62f114ae36bb6ec448812c0249ab43fa67289
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3