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 7037323 Details
Epoch: 328Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 56576172
epoch_slot_no: 243372
block_no: 7037146
slot_leader_id: 5386015
size: 72856
time: 2022-03-24 17:21:03
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb7cfb4f5bed7396b175b6550aa9414d1488306513f6de6a1c8bd66562e67ebde
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4