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 6959917 Details
Epoch: 324Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 54941293
epoch_slot_no: 336493
block_no: 6959740
slot_leader_id: 4555499
size: 52467
time: 2022-03-05 19:13:04
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8c7f75258244c5d517da7673b0cc5c3b91ab6dbd372cbab2b7bd481aa3b908be
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11