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 7079530 Details
Epoch: 330Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 57462467
epoch_slot_no: 265667
block_no: 7079353
slot_leader_id: 4567030
size: 46599
time: 2022-04-03 23:32:38
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe1796276e29dac885b07eaf86c4513d32c9ed820067a01780365625a0c82d1fb
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 14