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 6675683 Details
Epoch: 310Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 48930254
epoch_slot_no: 373454
block_no: 6675506
slot_leader_id: 5568326
size: 21906
time: 2021-12-26 05:29:05
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6df173d25447762a50f6440949ad3da6ea1cb195b2ce58368b2778b2cf2a99ac
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3