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 7177850 Details
Epoch: 335Number of transactions in block: 43
slot_no: 59538749
epoch_slot_no: 181949
block_no: 7177673
slot_leader_id: 5451981
size: 88040
time: 2022-04-28 00:17:20
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8c2280704ef243ec24e8b84d9a65e48dd5b27ff936435685e8c1887783f29ce8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7