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 6895945 Details
Epoch: 321Number of transactions in block: 36
slot_no: 53584124
epoch_slot_no: 275324
block_no: 6895768
slot_leader_id: 4614290
size: 56788
time: 2022-02-18 02:13:35
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xfefa4b070f7e85150f4dc99f2761e69803c96992dd2c52838055d9bb51c31f55
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9