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 7255069 Details
Epoch: 339Number of transactions in block: 34
slot_no: 61162122
epoch_slot_no: 77322
block_no: 7254892
slot_leader_id: 5023718
size: 88133
time: 2022-05-16 19:13:33
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdf717541c0542d664ef8341aae0110a41b30828904e374587ca095c7fda0dd86
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8