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 7121508 Details
Epoch: 332Number of transactions in block: 34
slot_no: 58342334
epoch_slot_no: 281534
block_no: 7121331
slot_leader_id: 5195649
size: 76692
time: 2022-04-14 03:57:05
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x27cb194ec8b5b075723cc848e15a4178bf573ebbf8e36397a12d2abd10255b20
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5