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 6703775 Details
Epoch: 312Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 49502676
epoch_slot_no: 81876
block_no: 6703598
slot_leader_id: 4982078
size: 15525
time: 2022-01-01 20:29:27
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x73444fb6bcc2a87cdb73ea005795b0dc17561b78bbf9e076b721850f44531418
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7