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 7061142 Details
Epoch: 329Number of transactions in block: 31
slot_no: 57078071
epoch_slot_no: 313271
block_no: 7060965
slot_leader_id: 5876104
size: 53260
time: 2022-03-30 12:46:02
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb210e2788b903906c14cb2cf3304426368b1ca37451cb94859857cded1aa0f07
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5