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 7090298 Details
Epoch: 331Number of transactions in block: 30
slot_no: 57688283
epoch_slot_no: 59483
block_no: 7090121
slot_leader_id: 7087703
size: 69822
time: 2022-04-06 14:16:14
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x221dea0f57c55546dff3db63fc7b0eeb146dde0f9b6a42a5e686158bce850a90
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 0