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 7267176 Details
Epoch: 339Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 61412960
epoch_slot_no: 328160
block_no: 7266999
slot_leader_id: 4556117
size: 86441
time: 2022-05-19 16:54:11
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4e1df3c98e17811870d73b06a3a1fb1c8b8f897e0abdc668b2eee9d54bb71d43
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8