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 7044823 Details
Epoch: 328Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 56731222
epoch_slot_no: 398422
block_no: 7044646
slot_leader_id: 5388822
size: 76647
time: 2022-03-26 12:25:13
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x104feba5aa657e50f9b8c115ba7cbdc600280827fa1b141d93d9f796f2f427e3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4