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 7332716 Details
Epoch: 342Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 62777456
epoch_slot_no: 396656
block_no: 7332539
slot_leader_id: 6979772
size: 12730
time: 2022-06-04 11:55:47
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6c12167b2e9370e3e547949e2abe0716263614f98517987f6d6afd590c792374
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10