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 6731192 Details
Epoch: 313Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 50080812
epoch_slot_no: 228012
block_no: 6731015
slot_leader_id: 5023459
size: 15933
time: 2022-01-08 13:05:03
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x391c0783badb40d4dfc5f851f39432e7b06b4f58690ae647e3bb0a0eec84a057
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4