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 7303261 Details
Epoch: 341Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 62168347
epoch_slot_no: 219547
block_no: 7303084
slot_leader_id: 5533593
size: 42398
time: 2022-05-28 10:43:58
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb7e3978c41d21d7ba0e7e54b2a18a31b3558f64ddb8403e294ebaeef5797baf2
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4