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 7086591 Details
Epoch: 330Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 57609732
epoch_slot_no: 412932
block_no: 7086414
slot_leader_id: 5482646
size: 46273
time: 2022-04-05 16:27:03
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7575e220b3492e7a6c6537ff016814ea73aae8e6f2dec1d6fe7363cd79d75afe
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5