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 7168138 Details
Epoch: 334Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 59336777
epoch_slot_no: 411977
block_no: 7167961
slot_leader_id: 4555943
size: 77073
time: 2022-04-25 16:11:08
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x770063c690fe15a5d92c8a7b8e2a7592d0e7a7850d41045066da306dd907f084
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6