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 7350192 Details
Epoch: 343Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 63138474
epoch_slot_no: 325674
block_no: 7350015
slot_leader_id: 5334772
size: 27503
time: 2022-06-08 16:12:45
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe79f6c646f18810dc0ad39fba3fb68012232e671fe0d629301e0b88794a85415
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6