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 7292171 Details
Epoch: 340Number of transactions in block: 40
slot_no: 61934874
epoch_slot_no: 418074
block_no: 7291994
slot_leader_id: 5688135
size: 88777
time: 2022-05-25 17:52:45
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc515396595bb4aeb2aca8024faecc3e82851d18a3dc363d23d3853732a49de8f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6