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 7178682 Details
Epoch: 335Number of transactions in block: 30
slot_no: 59556224
epoch_slot_no: 199424
block_no: 7178505
slot_leader_id: 6192730
size: 47389
time: 2022-04-28 05:08:35
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf738e6de957a1504c4c754c361becb7e93e035ce978f1638b9d9c1b22c9bd014
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 13