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 6936742 Details
Epoch: 323Number of transactions in block: 44
slot_no: 54451730
epoch_slot_no: 278930
block_no: 6936565
slot_leader_id: 6204553
size: 53759
time: 2022-02-28 03:13:41
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc3267a3a8e1e2c3e508af0a5e5b7d402e844eb065b155206b7e175a7c3f30bb9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7