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 6847774 Details
Epoch: 319Number of transactions in block: 33
slot_no: 52562491
epoch_slot_no: 117691
block_no: 6847597
slot_leader_id: 4561262
size: 76133
time: 2022-02-06 06:26:22
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xec5dad4aeb5ba57d72fe81a26a23a1ae02c99945fb14f7c5b0b8791c36e1c050
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 12