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 6951977 Details
Epoch: 324Number of transactions in block: 31
slot_no: 54773221
epoch_slot_no: 168421
block_no: 6951800
slot_leader_id: 6351412
size: 79483
time: 2022-03-03 20:31:52
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa05a5b5a487b707a5b7bc245b8be948585ba9485dbd0d39203f959eb58d0e2f7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1