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 6696267 Details
Epoch: 311Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 49350431
epoch_slot_no: 361631
block_no: 6696090
slot_leader_id: 4876178
size: 576
time: 2021-12-31 02:12:02
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9574963c0ddf47f575e1d67c3b98e311d8a2080d21a4affcd8ff83718e3451c1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5