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 7328366 Details
Epoch: 342Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 62686637
epoch_slot_no: 305837
block_no: 7328189
slot_leader_id: 6194012
size: 46063
time: 2022-06-03 10:42:08
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb0a504fb5f64a3bc0e03700ba1e045a6b396e73d3b10b297bd02f90bece838cb
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6