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 7293833 Details
Epoch: 341Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 61971729
epoch_slot_no: 22929
block_no: 7293656
slot_leader_id: 4734083
size: 86617
time: 2022-05-26 04:07:00
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb7e339cccee132aa5663e8ff2a435e609094a642b51f7307402fced0f2b24d59
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8