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 6773029 Details
Epoch: 315Number of transactions in block: 57
slot_no: 50969525
epoch_slot_no: 252725
block_no: 6772852
slot_leader_id: 5218645
size: 72237
time: 2022-01-18 19:56:56
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8706d05f8b9f3e2e3377bd93eecf2485052ce1d85e4bb7799869f81eedd0106b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6