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 7194412 Details
Epoch: 336Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 59890619
epoch_slot_no: 101819
block_no: 7194235
slot_leader_id: 4571889
size: 83503
time: 2022-05-02 02:01:50
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbe6f21a2924fd892b736d569918afb75cc74dac46d33e80b97c2943cfac154ec
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 19