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 7271677 Details
Epoch: 339Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 61507802
epoch_slot_no: 423002
block_no: 7271500
slot_leader_id: 5386010
size: 46350
time: 2022-05-20 19:14:53
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdc3c8fa032b80d368d420c4285fe1d80d0b9601f3b5bb3795400152b537bca5e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5