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 7224879 Details
Epoch: 337Number of transactions in block: 30
slot_no: 60531064
epoch_slot_no: 310264
block_no: 7224702
slot_leader_id: 5195649
size: 85533
time: 2022-05-09 11:55:55
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0d16bbeeb54eebd71dad42eafe182f702bef35f9d87a692560d5fa3db2389163
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5