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 6842720 Details
Epoch: 319Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 52454397
epoch_slot_no: 9597
block_no: 6842543
slot_leader_id: 4960121
size: 68349
time: 2022-02-05 00:24:48
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc2d37fd6ffa10c582a73dcb4a8834b67c5d03ad1ee4bd0f1e50ceda88045c3c1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7