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 7234920 Details
Epoch: 338Number of transactions in block: 44
slot_no: 60740610
epoch_slot_no: 87810
block_no: 7234743
slot_leader_id: 4577060
size: 88769
time: 2022-05-11 22:08:21
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdb0ae3c73c7544c3fb47bd95f7d14132b0217e393a39f5ca3f6eb5600e6a55df
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9