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 6910984 Details
Epoch: 322Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 53907995
epoch_slot_no: 167195
block_no: 6910807
slot_leader_id: 5512499
size: 52222
time: 2022-02-21 20:11:26
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x71be994634fa21915b685b12b22169eda362db3089655db70fe64cc61fa30a7a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3