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 7077668 Details
Epoch: 330Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 57423951
epoch_slot_no: 227151
block_no: 7077491
slot_leader_id: 4562385
size: 46754
time: 2022-04-03 12:50:42
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x190af409c48d3132237b7899673c6ad01ff4ac598ebf9c30f76f60d859641521
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7