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 6757652 Details
Epoch: 314Number of transactions in block: 59
slot_no: 50641912
epoch_slot_no: 357112
block_no: 6757475
slot_leader_id: 4597776
size: 72141
time: 2022-01-15 00:56:43
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd8376aadb1c2f113534765cd08ebe5fc25cfdc8b1ce8fc5dc8d6ad155ec2b9ef
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6