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 7182698 Details
Epoch: 335Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 59641081
epoch_slot_no: 284281
block_no: 7182521
slot_leader_id: 5386194
size: 26392
time: 2022-04-29 04:42:52
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8f020b602355d16b9bd9a3fd8deec9ef02b7551943dfd1e34e70ac452920274c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5