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 7247357 Details
Epoch: 338Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 60999945
epoch_slot_no: 347145
block_no: 7247180
slot_leader_id: 5114286
size: 24433
time: 2022-05-14 22:10:36
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xaba99414a6df397dd992ba0767e6fe766d2a0279b182ff5cc3f33b5efc177c01
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8