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 7185354 Details
Epoch: 335Number of transactions in block: 29
slot_no: 59698153
epoch_slot_no: 341353
block_no: 7185177
slot_leader_id: 5449570
size: 87868
time: 2022-04-29 20:34:04
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6b9ec6894240cf36d439d4369a65faa0518b53faca8c056a50287eda1a46a032
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7