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 6685594 Details
Epoch: 311Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 49131842
epoch_slot_no: 143042
block_no: 6685417
slot_leader_id: 5541091
size: 8799
time: 2021-12-28 13:28:53
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe8796f9d3ad2f0d4c3002dac1fa7817b9881f1a53024ab78cb3859bd757b6c3b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8