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 7349396 Details
Epoch: 343Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 63121261
epoch_slot_no: 308461
block_no: 7349219
slot_leader_id: 4556700
size: 52622
time: 2022-06-08 11:25:52
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb9d24654b7926610cc6dd0c076d2039b82b1774a81e1f300e1f978b43d9f1b07
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9