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 7291681 Details
Epoch: 340Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 61924123
epoch_slot_no: 407323
block_no: 7291504
slot_leader_id: 7046709
size: 86981
time: 2022-05-25 14:53:34
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9d03329d3fcfc660cccabbcc342a1ebe3f27f3ea619caea144b0e640f8b901d2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1647628396