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 7252863 Details
Epoch: 339Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 61116111
epoch_slot_no: 31311
block_no: 7252686
slot_leader_id: 6204553
size: 88237
time: 2022-05-16 06:26:42
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xccdd631d641bdc1050bbe6c4190ae70f4b6d6c2542a464cd0e4a26169ec0cf22
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8