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 7192531 Details
Epoch: 336Number of transactions in block: 35
slot_no: 59851576
epoch_slot_no: 62776
block_no: 7192354
slot_leader_id: 4570659
size: 84332
time: 2022-05-01 15:11:07
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xed243b3a3f5a5262ac91e826b14d77603a7d05c5802ddcb5cfe75a8573518921
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10