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 6947088 Details
Epoch: 324Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 54669968
epoch_slot_no: 65168
block_no: 6946911
slot_leader_id: 4985325
size: 42040
time: 2022-03-02 15:50:59
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8ce9cecdd9d8accf3297d860a56a6ed922d1068f0316e9da8b40b74f96c4eb4f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7