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 6849880 Details
Epoch: 319Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 52606794
epoch_slot_no: 161994
block_no: 6849703
slot_leader_id: 5114286
size: 53227
time: 2022-02-06 18:44:45
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbdbe20ab23d60ef8075ea6c376c0acb2be4c91f9f511a92117852a3342f11c7e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7