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 7115169 Details
Epoch: 332Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 58208322
epoch_slot_no: 147522
block_no: 7114992
slot_leader_id: 7046900
size: 79780
time: 2022-04-12 14:43:33
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8c8ed4c9a0fa013bd177d49fcb59b8868736039fc318548ad0d610c5e892fbd6
Block Operator
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