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 7331368 Details
Epoch: 342Number of transactions in block: 36
slot_no: 62749407
epoch_slot_no: 368607
block_no: 7331191
slot_leader_id: 5609069
size: 86987
time: 2022-06-04 04:08:18
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2aa88b26baa356e64d22e1c150db479aa7d7b8f0b4be1f57a02048f25d4de491
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5