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 7188059 Details
Epoch: 335Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 59757153
epoch_slot_no: 400353
block_no: 7187882
slot_leader_id: 5638558
size: 84491
time: 2022-04-30 12:57:24
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7bb346440c39788a7ab3775cc17d2979d0c16a1bbae369d90517ceadd4ead0d3
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7