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 6804146 Details
Epoch: 317Number of transactions in block: 40
slot_no: 51636742
epoch_slot_no: 55942
block_no: 6803969
slot_leader_id: 4981426
size: 72294
time: 2022-01-26 13:17:13
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6077b9c9b804b063d9487c040f52dd0c8ac78cfa1f5bffaabf2024fd7b88b722
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5