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 6923345 Details
Epoch: 322Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 54170163
epoch_slot_no: 429363
block_no: 6923168
slot_leader_id: 4691946
size: 62673
time: 2022-02-24 21:00:54
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe23b589cfa2a27be97a9157e7b8aedeef36690c1ad79890d7ad72bcbcb1f71d4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 19