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 7249316 Details
Epoch: 338Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 61040021
epoch_slot_no: 387221
block_no: 7249139
slot_leader_id: 5279884
size: 27073
time: 2022-05-15 09:18:32
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0e0db034af87cb248a338fe3be8be86264427fcd0d4b43395e04402f8a9bc68a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5