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 7348077 Details
Epoch: 343Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 63093576
epoch_slot_no: 280776
block_no: 7347900
slot_leader_id: 4555604
size: 1591
time: 2022-06-08 03:44:27
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x441c5ba2315ff31d347a71b826a612e5b5d51d890baab6646b07b18df1f6cfc9
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 15