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 6737649 Details
Epoch: 313Number of transactions in block: 44
slot_no: 50216845
epoch_slot_no: 364045
block_no: 6737472
slot_leader_id: 5642411
size: 68434
time: 2022-01-10 02:52:16
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x065842fb2d4d200409352717a9be7d8071c9065938c71c8734bf70ef284a600d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3