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 6845116 Details
Epoch: 319Number of transactions in block: 33
slot_no: 52506319
epoch_slot_no: 61519
block_no: 6844939
slot_leader_id: 5153170
size: 51820
time: 2022-02-05 14:50:10
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x40aaa18c5394a3a0ff329007f894c8e2c80da1832acc899855092d2a20268f9e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8