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 6961928 Details
Epoch: 324Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 54984341
epoch_slot_no: 379541
block_no: 6961751
slot_leader_id: 6616679
size: 68729
time: 2022-03-06 07:10:32
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe79a5a5a419e8301662cbd1e4e0e09bacc3f0d0582c867ba82f8496b2cd1dd31
Block Operator
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