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 6793767 Details
Epoch: 316Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 51413940
epoch_slot_no: 265140
block_no: 6793590
slot_leader_id: 5279020
size: 70113
time: 2022-01-23 23:23:51
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x76b77541e310644098e3d430b1bbfe049076d1c885cab189cba1710aa39c23ab
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4