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 7147141 Details
Epoch: 333Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 58888354
epoch_slot_no: 395554
block_no: 7146964
slot_leader_id: 5152386
size: 80685
time: 2022-04-20 11:37:25
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x20c05b7b55b71e4952abcc45099b25a86c9fe5466bcd38175621b617667a09f7
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9