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 6829998 Details
Epoch: 318Number of transactions in block: 58
slot_no: 52182813
epoch_slot_no: 170013
block_no: 6829821
slot_leader_id: 5065512
size: 72109
time: 2022-02-01 20:58:24
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x708e618c4c3d0924e8953aaf5ce577e5c530561616d03bd8e1234f296bc83268
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 18