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 7102365 Details
Epoch: 331Number of transactions in block: 34
slot_no: 57937436
epoch_slot_no: 308636
block_no: 7102188
slot_leader_id: 4998911
size: 78596
time: 2022-04-09 11:28:47
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x04d44d718e1fb7419b03b73655d6774a87190a5a76926e30edc7a6641b0640b5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7