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 6973347 Details
Epoch: 325Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 55224253
epoch_slot_no: 187453
block_no: 6973170
slot_leader_id: 4572916
size: 57013
time: 2022-03-09 01:49:04
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xda24618e1906e4cbee48d1392a83d3df91810cce485fe1335d066a331ba6f4f0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15