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 7332584 Details
Epoch: 342Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 62774801
epoch_slot_no: 394001
block_no: 7332407
slot_leader_id: 6447436
size: 26172
time: 2022-06-04 11:11:32
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd61ddca32212dc9aade69c69a77a9f608cf0d8812d54348296d5491b44f6f75e
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3