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 6727283 Details
Epoch: 313Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 49996373
epoch_slot_no: 143573
block_no: 6727106
slot_leader_id: 4561295
size: 31122
time: 2022-01-07 13:37:44
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x56db354dac013ba4cfb38d3a786c22a0db70028a523377deb33cf461fadcabfc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9