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 6995675 Details
Epoch: 326Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 55692149
epoch_slot_no: 223349
block_no: 6995498
slot_leader_id: 6499096
size: 40825
time: 2022-03-14 11:47:20
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc29060f9caf2905d57944b64aeb4b30acb44ca1ef5d22adfa88a54917004574a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6