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 7358746 Details
Epoch: 344Number of transactions in block: 41
slot_no: 63311878
epoch_slot_no: 67078
block_no: 7358569
slot_leader_id: 6023333
size: 88754
time: 2022-06-10 16:22:49
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf149beb946559e770655d606e675c16fed0ee20b0709ba20a84cc74c98fa4405
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 4