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 6954154 Details
Epoch: 324Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 54818598
epoch_slot_no: 213798
block_no: 6953977
slot_leader_id: 4560450
size: 49012
time: 2022-03-04 09:08:09
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd18127afe75d5740051e6da1090f71b0c14397d22722e830d3fb2236f7ab0f76
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11