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 6806388 Details
Epoch: 317Number of transactions in block: 30
slot_no: 51684140
epoch_slot_no: 103340
block_no: 6806211
slot_leader_id: 4597776
size: 69450
time: 2022-01-27 02:27:11
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4b1d93fcdf5ef48f7edaf4696a199e93c6e9db1c5d1063af3903e5657fa0ee82
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6