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 6789938 Details
Epoch: 316Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 51331441
epoch_slot_no: 182641
block_no: 6789761
slot_leader_id: 5023414
size: 67341
time: 2022-01-23 00:28:52
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1f3a064a71f5e9bfd0a7d0350bf9d8e64453c995e5c7ae4d96b4b6685ed436b7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4