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 7091407 Details
Epoch: 331Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 57711073
epoch_slot_no: 82273
block_no: 7091230
slot_leader_id: 4764127
size: 74797
time: 2022-04-06 20:36:04
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6ffc4f9f84c87534054dacb82875ca6874f84cc19d4dd4904a163dd68314818e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7