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 7263819 Details
Epoch: 339Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 61344560
epoch_slot_no: 259760
block_no: 7263642
slot_leader_id: 7046709
size: 21026
time: 2022-05-18 21:54:11
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0b3429b3a160276fe58314f9654d1c1b4b3c47602309cfea60de977be22744b6
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1647628396