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 6831002 Details
Epoch: 318Number of transactions in block: 47
slot_no: 52204107
epoch_slot_no: 191307
block_no: 6830825
slot_leader_id: 5845507
size: 67755
time: 2022-02-02 02:53:18
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa220e43b524180defdfb35eabd997e993a1e216ec232fe616b5978a1c82a34a1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5