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 6946811 Details
Epoch: 324Number of transactions in block: 41
slot_no: 54663699
epoch_slot_no: 58899
block_no: 6946634
slot_leader_id: 5723279
size: 66358
time: 2022-03-02 14:06:30
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8b839dee0a3d9a2ef2f479605896e9e44f68589606400f461bf81cd41ebaff61
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5