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 6827872 Details
Epoch: 318Number of transactions in block: 43
slot_no: 52137487
epoch_slot_no: 124687
block_no: 6827695
slot_leader_id: 4555559
size: 64863
time: 2022-02-01 08:22:58
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6e2c4b2d7dd0bbe56c7e66bf82e31afa4d915d9d2d61c757f91badee7b8ba530
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9