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 7136899 Details
Epoch: 333Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 58670939
epoch_slot_no: 178139
block_no: 7136722
slot_leader_id: 4943882
size: 80370
time: 2022-04-17 23:13:50
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x20c3a3722516568244bbe8b8983d3c0f0e9cc2f028a4328d2e09c6d75ea4b2c1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15