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 7009683 Details
Epoch: 327Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 55989221
epoch_slot_no: 88421
block_no: 7009506
slot_leader_id: 5449775
size: 75218
time: 2022-03-17 22:18:32
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x703999c2bafa9ed1d31c575889846ca424e1c59623b38fed40ca10ac1c43fb11
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5