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 7040408 Details
Epoch: 328Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 56640122
epoch_slot_no: 307322
block_no: 7040231
slot_leader_id: 5281457
size: 70621
time: 2022-03-25 11:06:53
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xac955cd4d38180abcf59eff6b16e50bcb8838702be80cb31e5b2dceaa109e725
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5