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 7326808 Details
Epoch: 342Number of transactions in block: 14
slot_no: 62655871
epoch_slot_no: 275071
block_no: 7326631
slot_leader_id: 5476184
size: 59100
time: 2022-06-03 02:09:22
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x377346a2715332ea1942539dbae44793fc265d096f770a6418e5fed3ae16c35f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9