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 7071448 Details
Epoch: 330Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 57294459
epoch_slot_no: 97659
block_no: 7071271
slot_leader_id: 5023593
size: 54946
time: 2022-04-02 00:52:30
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdbeacc5d43a38a2875adac2fb2b44cd98d575add940330fc1d70b950b478002a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5