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 7279253 Details
Epoch: 340Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 61666373
epoch_slot_no: 149573
block_no: 7279076
slot_leader_id: 4569197
size: 18612
time: 2022-05-22 15:17:44
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x031a33be13502ec6e9cf9599634c32ec66b381edfb09b6e0e37bdf29b92e1d46
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8