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 7298637 Details
Epoch: 341Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 62073615
epoch_slot_no: 124815
block_no: 7298460
slot_leader_id: 6542599
size: 30285
time: 2022-05-27 08:25:06
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5c45f9c7b7c3ccca0457cf1649a4e37b676b8d561a32c6a9834e0b0a231f6336
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4