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 6827136 Details
Epoch: 318Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 52122046
epoch_slot_no: 109246
block_no: 6826959
slot_leader_id: 4572864
size: 66719
time: 2022-02-01 04:05:37
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0e698de8bb27ddb0eec619c642729dd32a03b72904afa8eccde8d7bc0a7c3c3a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7