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 7057890 Details
Epoch: 329Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 57008978
epoch_slot_no: 244178
block_no: 7057713
slot_leader_id: 4555889
size: 75934
time: 2022-03-29 17:34:29
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x42cdbb3bc9e8916b8038d846ecd233c8ebf1618123beb80193c439a3ae3ef5f9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13