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 6779176 Details
Epoch: 315Number of transactions in block: 51
slot_no: 51100916
epoch_slot_no: 384116
block_no: 6778999
slot_leader_id: 5152538
size: 72080
time: 2022-01-20 08:26:47
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x903503d051036e3c6f4324758dc145fb095152f6ad88722cb2a8e0fbbb058631
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7