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 7018623 Details
Epoch: 327Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 56177321
epoch_slot_no: 276521
block_no: 7018446
slot_leader_id: 5023459
size: 77831
time: 2022-03-20 02:33:32
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xfe837bd83b347e0487745254b8aa2843d2a97f54fade97e6970ded648ea499da
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5