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 6815270 Details
Epoch: 317Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 51872103
epoch_slot_no: 291303
block_no: 6815093
slot_leader_id: 4555482
size: 57213
time: 2022-01-29 06:39:54
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x23d320ccedee3f302211023cb787c09f1a94de38348834879849b786a953e85c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7