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 7231319 Details
Epoch: 338Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 60663860
epoch_slot_no: 11060
block_no: 7231142
slot_leader_id: 4981904
size: 83530
time: 2022-05-11 00:49:11
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x58f03447701e4cbf321ef0ef9255aa312775de4668bc633738ef8c8af2096aef
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7