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 7054817 Details
Epoch: 329Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 56942478
epoch_slot_no: 177678
block_no: 7054640
slot_leader_id: 6823557
size: 72166
time: 2022-03-28 23:06:09
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbc2033541a26ff5495ee619544e74b6a192750ed61ce2f862dc39cc3069dcefc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5