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 7263423 Details
Epoch: 339Number of transactions in block: 39
slot_no: 61335805
epoch_slot_no: 251005
block_no: 7263246
slot_leader_id: 4561812
size: 81722
time: 2022-05-18 19:28:16
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x52fd8b11a429d97906066c4a44b8669d0c060924b8c3078ea54504b7cbe1a4a6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10