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 6677454 Details
Epoch: 310Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 48966031
epoch_slot_no: 409231
block_no: 6677277
slot_leader_id: 6300590
size: 6362
time: 2021-12-26 15:25:22
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xea7956be2073b00a0767518d432eb9b7e21d99de75b30e8996ba0c0be44b8d58
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3