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 6961548 Details
Epoch: 324Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 54976551
epoch_slot_no: 371751
block_no: 6961371
slot_leader_id: 6271615
size: 24406
time: 2022-03-06 05:00:42
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8328a88489acf1838d952c335d2a0b16dad7966ba1f00c8f37dd676b719ead81
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7