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 7028978 Details
Epoch: 328Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 56400767
epoch_slot_no: 67967
block_no: 7028801
slot_leader_id: 4711714
size: 71232
time: 2022-03-22 16:37:38
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x53a5c4281cae577c44cda30bf93839f060e20b56b23b4639d436f59161d0a2ca
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9