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 7350708 Details
Epoch: 343Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 63148365
epoch_slot_no: 335565
block_no: 7350531
slot_leader_id: 5152360
size: 84961
time: 2022-06-08 18:57:36
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xeac5098ff29f058b0713bb6b2c299bbbadaebded00c659c7188e9991863fe996
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10