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 7373300 Details
Epoch: 344Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 63615668
epoch_slot_no: 370868
block_no: 7373123
slot_leader_id: 7257008
size: 22055
time: 2022-06-14 04:45:59
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe406178de3e3d0e6e4b2934d71bb0a26498812d1d755436ba78013d13719be0d
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 1653506546