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 7289058 Details
Epoch: 340Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 61869988
epoch_slot_no: 353188
block_no: 7288881
slot_leader_id: 4565547
size: 28330
time: 2022-05-24 23:51:19
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x35fbae0a3886a342d8fd07204e60856633e9c70c630f3308db2cff7c32359d3d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10