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 7321446 Details
Epoch: 342Number of transactions in block: 47
slot_no: 62544013
epoch_slot_no: 163213
block_no: 7321269
slot_leader_id: 5688270
size: 86691
time: 2022-06-01 19:05:04
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x59741dad9be97612031aa029b1755ee14dd2c8f55080e5e1c0cd09aa62db5196
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6