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 7226811 Details
Epoch: 337Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 60571014
epoch_slot_no: 350214
block_no: 7226634
slot_leader_id: 5622368
size: 55807
time: 2022-05-09 23:01:45
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xab2514613e2582fb248a80d767f4622d324c50684b1e9f7234f966237df0771f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4