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 6832972 Details
Epoch: 318Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 52247063
epoch_slot_no: 234263
block_no: 6832795
slot_leader_id: 5086944
size: 55039
time: 2022-02-02 14:49:14
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x95e8084955f803d960f647bbebb45e78d1b4d28543ae8b436ccbf5670c5ee4d4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8