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 6774173 Details
Epoch: 315Number of transactions in block: 54
slot_no: 50993915
epoch_slot_no: 277115
block_no: 6773996
slot_leader_id: 4559948
size: 72149
time: 2022-01-19 02:43:26
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xadd3833726e99b125f066354fa8a3b44d840f94d68d2b59ef9f01272bf85d0a7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8