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 7329139 Details
Epoch: 342Number of transactions in block: 64
slot_no: 62702887
epoch_slot_no: 322087
block_no: 7328962
slot_leader_id: 5449546
size: 84821
time: 2022-06-03 15:12:58
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb100db956f28be57dbb40233f0737b916ba11be6c5400d8d72f93e73b67ba0bb
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 7