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 7360410 Details
Epoch: 344Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 63347735
epoch_slot_no: 102935
block_no: 7360233
slot_leader_id: 5359678
size: 41375
time: 2022-06-11 02:20:26
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x39ff4608ef19856d5f7c6270b50cded12f82a576a37e554c4e94ec2e1d780515
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 5