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 7379030 Details
Epoch: 345Number of transactions in block: 20
slot_no: 63734577
epoch_slot_no: 57777
block_no: 7378853
slot_leader_id: 5023459
size: 50129
time: 2022-06-15 13:47:48
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0a8ea1eebc86e003670e0bedd48db167381704567d322821a5bd411d17f7f3ed
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 6