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 7214239 Details
Epoch: 337Number of transactions in block: 48
slot_no: 60309651
epoch_slot_no: 88851
block_no: 7214062
slot_leader_id: 4875135
size: 83225
time: 2022-05-06 22:25:42
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4eeee2c99e446ed3b89b2cd942eded6c25c9836b33507cb3f6fe577dff0c114f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 21