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 6987119 Details
Epoch: 326Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 55514124
epoch_slot_no: 45324
block_no: 6986942
slot_leader_id: 4985325
size: 57345
time: 2022-03-12 10:20:15
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x40c29ee1ddcd2c38ff4c12840f65ef5ce28d51cd18569f81681bc03922814597
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7