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 6717130 Details
Epoch: 312Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 49781585
epoch_slot_no: 360785
block_no: 6716953
slot_leader_id: 4584373
size: 17652
time: 2022-01-05 01:57:56
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7c5015d34a7f2475930afcf86a89b76681e7ede9fad582c75957ccc4433d62dd
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6