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 6833284 Details
Epoch: 318Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 52254737
epoch_slot_no: 241937
block_no: 6833107
slot_leader_id: 4764127
size: 69727
time: 2022-02-02 16:57:08
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf8c606c079415597c428ce1050c90b7c8ae049e392b4335be5a5ebb4e3df34d7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6