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 7231705 Details
Epoch: 338Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 60672470
epoch_slot_no: 19670
block_no: 7231528
slot_leader_id: 4614290
size: 36140
time: 2022-05-11 03:12:41
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x21c06ac9a16665bce55c614e7a2976d0646582b17792a856462904287881ef97
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10