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 6880515 Details
Epoch: 320Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 53257384
epoch_slot_no: 380584
block_no: 6880338
slot_leader_id: 4598518
size: 59149
time: 2022-02-14 07:27:55
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x88bb6541b1e0e025a4752e61edcc47da3ffaf2209e3edb38fad6d8e7b2992a51
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9