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 6945162 Details
Epoch: 324Number of transactions in block: 45
slot_no: 54629213
epoch_slot_no: 24413
block_no: 6944985
slot_leader_id: 4869078
size: 80521
time: 2022-03-02 04:31:44
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xce3c5858d69f87ad98a8bb82ae223a31c91d330b2678ffb0a8e174d98bde90ad
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8