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 7118630 Details
Epoch: 332Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 58281660
epoch_slot_no: 220860
block_no: 7118453
slot_leader_id: 4981426
size: 28778
time: 2022-04-13 11:05:51
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2c57e95c2165de96d63643c765814f50db19f1aeb002c8969772b0f9c96e5810
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6