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 6814594 Details
Epoch: 317Number of transactions in block: 58
slot_no: 51857973
epoch_slot_no: 277173
block_no: 6814417
slot_leader_id: 4569197
size: 67640
time: 2022-01-29 02:44:24
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3769138287e0f4a20674eb72c2755882c3048b117e62bc08f8f8a32e6d6ef025
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7