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 7159324 Details
Epoch: 334Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 59146605
epoch_slot_no: 221805
block_no: 7159147
slot_leader_id: 5002519
size: 62657
time: 2022-04-23 11:21:36
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x50caaa18f43bd9c954c7add27d62be5b2d61f93bf81d6294b6e9bfc312dacb72
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7