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 7263484 Details
Epoch: 339Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 61336983
epoch_slot_no: 252183
block_no: 7263307
slot_leader_id: 6447872
size: 87249
time: 2022-05-18 19:47:54
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x235d1f074f8636ac722a322d83877a3d45e6d7c81c229a0ab904c6b6b40fe31c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6