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 6921193 Details
Epoch: 322Number of transactions in block: 39
slot_no: 54124776
epoch_slot_no: 383976
block_no: 6921016
slot_leader_id: 5852780
size: 55575
time: 2022-02-24 08:24:27
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcf987485ff44ea4f166256e5a922a64df5c8d4169119174f62f8697ab480508d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3