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 7232319 Details
Epoch: 338Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 60684484
epoch_slot_no: 31684
block_no: 7232142
slot_leader_id: 6448040
size: 25528
time: 2022-05-11 06:32:55
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x25d0a732dd03d63f7a7d8d0547e9379da07460c397ec8f9096dc238a575797d2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4