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 6712239 Details
Epoch: 312Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 49681097
epoch_slot_no: 260297
block_no: 6712062
slot_leader_id: 6018432
size: 17954
time: 2022-01-03 22:03:08
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8047ae63005162106b960826fd01c27b61246381eb3a079e8148d971e8ae00f0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 2