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 7130008 Details
Epoch: 333Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 58523894
epoch_slot_no: 31094
block_no: 7129831
slot_leader_id: 5087208
size: 28137
time: 2022-04-16 06:23:05
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x009e2d136b89e695b65a40ebee13e3f7d5223177fd6776cf0c6028048b363316
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6