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 6818774 Details
Epoch: 317Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 51944414
epoch_slot_no: 363614
block_no: 6818597
slot_leader_id: 5988428
size: 68197
time: 2022-01-30 02:45:05
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9cc378df3e904aeb1f60bcccea43615d57854822563233a47b58f3fa55fc30d4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3