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 6801611 Details
Epoch: 317Number of transactions in block: 36
slot_no: 51583320
epoch_slot_no: 2520
block_no: 6801434
slot_leader_id: 4557275
size: 70415
time: 2022-01-25 22:26:51
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4f0ce18fb14837e9c57ef1b07c94e2229e2d0de6e925a56abb8704ec288d05da
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9