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 7350404 Details
Epoch: 343Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 63142497
epoch_slot_no: 329697
block_no: 7350227
slot_leader_id: 4572864
size: 59311
time: 2022-06-08 17:19:48
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf4961d80df3ec7aa2a061c45d5ee3512b8402ef1d08dac6403fe4441cc940b49
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8