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 7329023 Details
Epoch: 342Number of transactions in block: 33
slot_no: 62700471
epoch_slot_no: 319671
block_no: 7328846
slot_leader_id: 5449686
size: 85557
time: 2022-06-03 14:32:42
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x064cc91cdd0ba526211c6f7d3526d3ee2d085c3470fddbd53dac92d42905df9f
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6