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 6775113 Details
Epoch: 315Number of transactions in block: 56
slot_no: 51014118
epoch_slot_no: 297318
block_no: 6774936
slot_leader_id: 5279424
size: 69959
time: 2022-01-19 08:20:09
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xccb0671621ba8553b550b3a941415b5381ea83b787a48517c62610f2b75bf69f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4