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 7341756 Details
Epoch: 343Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 62961646
epoch_slot_no: 148846
block_no: 7341579
slot_leader_id: 6720145
size: 19903
time: 2022-06-06 15:05:37
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x802e1476057ee9ce54d46b32b2bc5d7373110b3270c750b08e561180aaf9b0ec
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 3