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 7214055 Details
Epoch: 337Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 60305207
epoch_slot_no: 84407
block_no: 7213878
slot_leader_id: 5744360
size: 79651
time: 2022-05-06 21:11:38
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7a3f02b63d6ad3d67e2322533bf837f38cd8870aa9d784407f4e8ad04422d607
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6