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 6918712 Details
Epoch: 322Number of transactions in block: 48
slot_no: 54071885
epoch_slot_no: 331085
block_no: 6918535
slot_leader_id: 4609504
size: 64412
time: 2022-02-23 17:42:56
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd2d2abaa46571333c8f2f252b3a3ef6fbde3f7fcdc926d03cfdea1d39812a8cd
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8