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 7045209 Details
Epoch: 328Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 56739427
epoch_slot_no: 406627
block_no: 7045032
slot_leader_id: 5575481
size: 79502
time: 2022-03-26 14:41:58
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x072ba44848b7a25f948a468c7740e21cdf58fd796d4d6e7dcf2d92dd55b606d3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4