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 6876225 Details
Epoch: 320Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 53165140
epoch_slot_no: 288340
block_no: 6876048
slot_leader_id: 4998911
size: 73036
time: 2022-02-13 05:50:31
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2b5cbf6078c47f0e37288fdb1d62c628e23a5319f7ea082c51f8efb1c51bc9ff
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7