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 7079963 Details
Epoch: 330Number of transactions in block: 37
slot_no: 57471043
epoch_slot_no: 274243
block_no: 7079786
slot_leader_id: 4960121
size: 79452
time: 2022-04-04 01:55:34
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa4f37e8a2a0475fa29ca40cb17dfa10b16e44a7f102cafbfda81918129967403
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8