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 6819437 Details
Epoch: 317Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 51957549
epoch_slot_no: 376749
block_no: 6819260
slot_leader_id: 5449479
size: 58171
time: 2022-01-30 06:24:00
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdb357d6184dc54f9efb4918595f69714eb1d7e45810629b66cc655fabeb20bb3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3