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 7246454 Details
Epoch: 338Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 60980688
epoch_slot_no: 327888
block_no: 7246277
slot_leader_id: 4556294
size: 88943
time: 2022-05-14 16:49:39
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x16325225f2fe475a0713e15b8f7f9bf8810f96b7bd069ae9b6e944aa135daf9f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15