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 7368840 Details
Epoch: 344Number of transactions in block: 42
slot_no: 63523419
epoch_slot_no: 278619
block_no: 7368663
slot_leader_id: 5003808
size: 86834
time: 2022-06-13 03:08:30
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5c20e151d1e1664228d6e54b13b15c7025489a1b288b27c97110c01b35c51c41
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 9