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 7128998 Details
Epoch: 333Number of transactions in block: 37
slot_no: 58502859
epoch_slot_no: 10059
block_no: 7128821
slot_leader_id: 4597776
size: 76894
time: 2022-04-16 00:32:30
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb88e2032f544fd3d12847fa4f6b63a91dc04542f9f95174100f8f9e5a42053a5
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7