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 7326743 Details
Epoch: 342Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 62654457
epoch_slot_no: 273657
block_no: 7326566
slot_leader_id: 4557996
size: 8334
time: 2022-06-03 01:45:48
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7c9f31f1edea63e8eea7517e4910ad6a434534db5e7bf871ed4c37d08c6d914a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10