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 7284660 Details
Epoch: 340Number of transactions in block: 47
slot_no: 61778320
epoch_slot_no: 261520
block_no: 7284483
slot_leader_id: 5575966
size: 86532
time: 2022-05-23 22:23:31
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xeeed684680d41019a8305fe09356b184f96873e6621b17096290a363416b37d0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4