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 7189165 Details
Epoch: 335Number of transactions in block: 37
slot_no: 59780415
epoch_slot_no: 423615
block_no: 7188988
slot_leader_id: 5041733
size: 87378
time: 2022-04-30 19:25:06
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0b25522e5c8ae69c7cb138db1a82d407b912ceb0608c22e92827d62d5044bdc8
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 29