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 6984386 Details
Epoch: 325Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 55456827
epoch_slot_no: 420027
block_no: 6984209
slot_leader_id: 5279179
size: 40975
time: 2022-03-11 18:25:18
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6f7dc252fe9aee04ba4194045762ce9c0e525ea39a4f895f03481585a97fd2aa
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5