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 7306729 Details
Epoch: 341Number of transactions in block: 25
slot_no: 62239118
epoch_slot_no: 290318
block_no: 7306552
slot_leader_id: 6877023
size: 68931
time: 2022-05-29 06:23:29
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7d818d7b88e5fed25a8ef04763306bd08bac017b7e87a9493cd39c64b2aa5d5d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1