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 7023011 Details
Epoch: 327Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 56271594
epoch_slot_no: 370794
block_no: 7022834
slot_leader_id: 4555824
size: 80441
time: 2022-03-21 04:44:45
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8c74e0046fca670897f82efc8a75476abd722911cf793adde776d8bd329a14c4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9