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 7006836 Details
Epoch: 327Number of transactions in block: 46
slot_no: 55929431
epoch_slot_no: 28631
block_no: 7006659
slot_leader_id: 4555410
size: 80642
time: 2022-03-17 05:42:02
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x3a8d89a7322e499e28a34e640eac827964e0b07f377532c5c563ec1ec30a2129
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 11