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 7237678 Details
Epoch: 338Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 60798416
epoch_slot_no: 145616
block_no: 7237501
slot_leader_id: 4555585
size: 78286
time: 2022-05-12 14:11:47
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xee1b0c8653cfd59f56381ca544651c7b316fb2f58568a5a96b258a27b3c91b4e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 23