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 7368969 Details
Epoch: 344Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 63526123
epoch_slot_no: 281323
block_no: 7368792
slot_leader_id: 5045242
size: 54265
time: 2022-06-13 03:53:34
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xeaf53575303ff6e32e064908b24da63ab4400744f9f44d97d11aaa33eefff030
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 8