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 6878861 Details
Epoch: 320Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 53221947
epoch_slot_no: 345147
block_no: 6878684
slot_leader_id: 4569197
size: 77097
time: 2022-02-13 21:37:18
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3b2a7bf67877df9db15bf994ee99e8fb846a9f0c10efef7d4f2ac1066da3883e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7