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 7378121 Details
Epoch: 345Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 63714781
epoch_slot_no: 37981
block_no: 7377944
slot_leader_id: 5335424
size: 45788
time: 2022-06-15 08:17:52
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9de9b30e3e61da6df41572fa4544147b6d16885c8ae07c7369e765319e38471c
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 10