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 7273111 Details
Epoch: 340Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 61538433
epoch_slot_no: 21633
block_no: 7272934
slot_leader_id: 5010262
size: 83623
time: 2022-05-21 03:45:24
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa3a114cd6833771bc1b1e43762abbf2044104c0c1b9b17e26581b216377ae01b
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6