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 6882126 Details
Epoch: 320Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 53290473
epoch_slot_no: 413673
block_no: 6881949
slot_leader_id: 5152773
size: 49388
time: 2022-02-14 16:39:24
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x45159c61edde24663b1cbdfef1ce2a9d3c224f5889de39ed41a453fb813d34c7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9