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 6880089 Details
Epoch: 320Number of transactions in block: 36
slot_no: 53248333
epoch_slot_no: 371533
block_no: 6879912
slot_leader_id: 5080696
size: 76378
time: 2022-02-14 04:57:04
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x01a1445cf48b06657197eee16b75db30c4ccc29f6a823cdcfa7991fe5f2e071a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5