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 6987259 Details
Epoch: 326Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 55517540
epoch_slot_no: 48740
block_no: 6987082
slot_leader_id: 6618191
size: 67860
time: 2022-03-12 11:17:11
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x261c3507095174260692e4b231be0024018e7f8e153b7208af461f704cd6dc02
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1