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 6842636 Details
Epoch: 319Number of transactions in block: 93
slot_no: 52452331
epoch_slot_no: 7531
block_no: 6842459
slot_leader_id: 5756814
size: 80317
time: 2022-02-04 23:50:22
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd26e0a0c9df7e45fc6310d94c1f5ff659255ee79045c82f4cb1227b36441269f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5