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 7111625 Details
Epoch: 332Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 58133177
epoch_slot_no: 72377
block_no: 7111448
slot_leader_id: 4837352
size: 80232
time: 2022-04-11 17:51:08
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x84c5b2e18dc9eb231cd9658b7e9b46656c33ec5067b6de0f76021d8da51ef22a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9