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 7366300 Details
Epoch: 344Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 63469491
epoch_slot_no: 224691
block_no: 7366123
slot_leader_id: 4597919
size: 61532
time: 2022-06-12 12:09:42
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xdfb1d25b93878673be962c4c223bcecf381c9f3634f0971227898ff99ad4335a
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 27