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 6761843 Details
Epoch: 315Number of transactions in block: 63
slot_no: 50730277
epoch_slot_no: 13477
block_no: 6761666
slot_leader_id: 4659304
size: 69914
time: 2022-01-16 01:29:28
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf5492a2add8445de0db8321c551c06cef058fabc7b271b5953c76a5e5e85be3b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12