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 6926709 Details
Epoch: 323Number of transactions in block: 50
slot_no: 54239763
epoch_slot_no: 66963
block_no: 6926532
slot_leader_id: 6447896
size: 45486
time: 2022-02-25 16:20:54
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb432b5ea5a509b4e480d17b21d5bf511696489594c22c2ca7182bff0d7a3ae32
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1