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 7159866 Details
Epoch: 334Number of transactions in block: 36
slot_no: 59159124
epoch_slot_no: 234324
block_no: 7159689
slot_leader_id: 5770141
size: 79643
time: 2022-04-23 14:50:15
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xaf021a8a60ed22cae7759249e76e540fe9bb2d953d27a5fe4df5733033b2d282
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3