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 7249264 Details
Epoch: 338Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 61038827
epoch_slot_no: 386027
block_no: 7249087
slot_leader_id: 7006039
size: 24503
time: 2022-05-15 08:58:38
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbf5936b5881d7ce3ecfc872eae243b710512df31f631cafa702f1bfb761c5713
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1