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 6885078 Details
Epoch: 321Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 53353641
epoch_slot_no: 44841
block_no: 6884901
slot_leader_id: 5023459
size: 47571
time: 2022-02-15 10:12:12
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbc57fad9d8ae88d7b7aa71c2ae893581cc8e417858612a8e737e0081c6c5e6f9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4