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 6932649 Details
Epoch: 323Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 54365610
epoch_slot_no: 192810
block_no: 6932472
slot_leader_id: 5723279
size: 58650
time: 2022-02-27 03:18:21
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb95fc4169157f755acded38d984beb448ea7eac430a4a5a09e532df3b5a9caa2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5