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 7007084 Details
Epoch: 327Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 55934773
epoch_slot_no: 33973
block_no: 7006907
slot_leader_id: 4621417
size: 36294
time: 2022-03-17 07:11:04
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xed6b1912e8aef6d903a8dd70f59956a1d4d6a1233722e45a7e02e47c41749031
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9