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 6996672 Details
Epoch: 326Number of transactions in block: 39
slot_no: 55713041
epoch_slot_no: 244241
block_no: 6996495
slot_leader_id: 5256580
size: 70339
time: 2022-03-14 17:35:32
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb32e93bdffedf95924376e4cb020a4b3c40c34b7ac4477bb8d5af1ea70755777
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8