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 7279010 Details
Epoch: 340Number of transactions in block: 31
slot_no: 61661199
epoch_slot_no: 144399
block_no: 7278833
slot_leader_id: 4580757
size: 54489
time: 2022-05-22 13:51:30
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcbf237c6035d6e1c84878a8252ee53c3fcf7796b821a1507bdcd45e2ecdd8f59
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9