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 7249814 Details
Epoch: 338Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 61050665
epoch_slot_no: 397865
block_no: 7249637
slot_leader_id: 4556351
size: 35323
time: 2022-05-15 12:15:56
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x30ef592208739055c2656d3e16935cdb0857f22732d4785011b5d5a10940aa54
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 17