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 6754496 Details
Epoch: 314Number of transactions in block: 36
slot_no: 50577864
epoch_slot_no: 293064
block_no: 6754319
slot_leader_id: 4982211
size: 41241
time: 2022-01-14 07:09:15
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x16f75f76e714b4c78fce3d76da7314e043c7eee6908fcbf23efa8fcc06e7efe8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7