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 7207051 Details
Epoch: 336Number of transactions in block: 33
slot_no: 60155896
epoch_slot_no: 367096
block_no: 7206874
slot_leader_id: 5449546
size: 88156
time: 2022-05-05 03:43:07
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x26d0ae39d42f08c6495b794e8ee594958931a1de56c94715a2ea98a16006673e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6