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 6999935 Details
Epoch: 326Number of transactions in block: 42
slot_no: 55782486
epoch_slot_no: 313686
block_no: 6999758
slot_leader_id: 5324560
size: 66456
time: 2022-03-15 12:52:57
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0d61468b82100aac4051da112c5aa826096a192a88e1f304febbd00e8467eccc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6