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 7341875 Details
Epoch: 343Number of transactions in block: 44
slot_no: 62964265
epoch_slot_no: 151465
block_no: 7341698
slot_leader_id: 5482646
size: 88749
time: 2022-06-06 15:49:16
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x341a910917f2510e1ed85d8ae5bcf7305c9f1e74133ada1292d85238e42d426d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5