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 6973666 Details
Epoch: 325Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 55231318
epoch_slot_no: 194518
block_no: 6973489
slot_leader_id: 5048909
size: 47632
time: 2022-03-09 03:46:49
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcdbe7474727e6790f19f8c19725f505617aae9df520ba6623eb18ba49f8fc01a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5