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 7075711 Details
Epoch: 330Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 57383742
epoch_slot_no: 186942
block_no: 7075534
slot_leader_id: 5279773
size: 63528
time: 2022-04-03 01:40:33
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0cf844d9bac447ee8a2233f9dcd951dc7fdf29e18bd3f05cec147ab433c1fcbc
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5