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 6929722 Details
Epoch: 323Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 54303028
epoch_slot_no: 130228
block_no: 6929545
slot_leader_id: 5722967
size: 37581
time: 2022-02-26 09:55:19
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xca05a451cf0c49ff644100cee174cff83eebfb06bc41dda1c1a203b87396ae6a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4