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 7224446 Details
Epoch: 337Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 60522600
epoch_slot_no: 301800
block_no: 7224269
slot_leader_id: 6666086
size: 19268
time: 2022-05-09 09:34:51
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x814508c48b5ba7bdb849bc1fc35bfc132da222fb052a659889d617b9af5ce3c4
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1