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 7109741 Details
Epoch: 332Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 58093768
epoch_slot_no: 32968
block_no: 7109564
slot_leader_id: 4621417
size: 78359
time: 2022-04-11 06:54:19
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x29a43ebfb4de4f9f37e054078ff5f8edccd80c92016697d2e2721dcf9e08be8f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9