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 6962940 Details
Epoch: 324Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 55005482
epoch_slot_no: 400682
block_no: 6962763
slot_leader_id: 5482646
size: 79432
time: 2022-03-06 13:02:53
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x46cb60c405deef2bd216af728ef8332ae714bca65aa1d19a87ae18513146f78e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4