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 6905514 Details
Epoch: 322Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 53792821
epoch_slot_no: 52021
block_no: 6905337
slot_leader_id: 5215989
size: 78772
time: 2022-02-20 12:11:52
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc7ed45a70c6db6e667e65aa186ea57ec461ba45d878ac86d1579175141299ce4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5