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 6855325 Details
Epoch: 319Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 52721730
epoch_slot_no: 276930
block_no: 6855148
slot_leader_id: 5189940
size: 36937
time: 2022-02-08 02:40:21
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x15c8f3023f3eb99a8c043eb876f28b4e2f70dc64707e2ff87dc824c9355c8250
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1