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 6884029 Details
Epoch: 321Number of transactions in block: 56
slot_no: 53331146
epoch_slot_no: 22346
block_no: 6883852
slot_leader_id: 6600591
size: 74306
time: 2022-02-15 03:57:17
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf0bf3e76cde1ec587c8d56691b0e610ff4c5bb51e2ca155b32923700638f2438
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1