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 7081403 Details
Epoch: 330Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 57501446
epoch_slot_no: 304646
block_no: 7081226
slot_leader_id: 7005759
size: 26758
time: 2022-04-04 10:22:17
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd5e96ab507a9d39292b011d9508389cd9972f303d04132a5c17d6bab7d0b6b9d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0