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 6990958 Details
Epoch: 326Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 55594499
epoch_slot_no: 125699
block_no: 6990781
slot_leader_id: 6664499
size: 42796
time: 2022-03-13 08:39:50
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7bbc4938f8d09fce0488a6330f0c34691495cfc89e5d8bbe1fdafa8209f18626
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1