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 7206220 Details
Epoch: 336Number of transactions in block: 54
slot_no: 60139109
epoch_slot_no: 350309
block_no: 7206043
slot_leader_id: 6447872
size: 88552
time: 2022-05-04 23:03:20
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa13bd65bf7d544eda1951ef112ca2a0328b436cefe836c53bc04bc20d3c42bf1
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6