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 6712174 Details
Epoch: 312Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 49679545
epoch_slot_no: 258745
block_no: 6711997
slot_leader_id: 4555645
size: 12608
time: 2022-01-03 21:37:16
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcae23da27ddaeabb791a90b0617e2058e705533a7c4fe71541121091354f2ba3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8