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 6802674 Details
Epoch: 317Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 51606214
epoch_slot_no: 25414
block_no: 6802497
slot_leader_id: 4963072
size: 69631
time: 2022-01-26 04:48:25
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4af6b8da9ad08432828f6709f34f17ef8d498fc1d3204a3bb11afad9fe8b44a5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5