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 6804962 Details
Epoch: 317Number of transactions in block: 77
slot_no: 51653589
epoch_slot_no: 72789
block_no: 6804785
slot_leader_id: 4555561
size: 67123
time: 2022-01-26 17:58:00
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xfd5efdb0228f84effaa46319cfc2d6c74443a95380ebc8dcaa8e51b309a01207
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9